Description
This volume brings together three Greek tragedies exploring the volatile intersection of divine power, human pride, ritual, and war. In *Bacchae*, a ruler’s refusal to acknowledge Dionysus unleashes a terrifying collision between political authority and ecstatic worship; *Iphigenia at Aulis* examines sacrifice, duty, and the devastating costs of military ambition. *Rhesus* portrays a crucial episode of the Trojan War while offering insight into the later development of tragic drama, though its attribution to Euripides remains uncertain. Together, these plays showcase the intensity, moral complexity, and enduring dramatic force of ancient Greek theater.
Available Editions
paperback
Nick Hern
Published Jan 1, 1998
72 pages
ISBN: 9781854594112
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Details
First Published
1998
Language
eng
Translation
Original: Βάκχαι
From: grc
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Bacchae by Euripides.