Book Title: Euripides' Alcestis
Subtitle: Translation with Introduction, Notes, and Essay
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Book Description: Euripides' Alcestis is a timeless Greek tragedy that explores the themes of love, sacrifice, and the fragility of life. The story centers on Alcestis, the devoted wife of Admetus, who volunteers to die in his place when no one else will. Her selfless act is a poignant portrayal of love's power and the human condition's complexities. As Alcestis fades, Admetus is torn between his gratitude and overwhelming guilt. Just as all seems lost, the arrival of the hero Heracles offers a glimmer of hope. This new translation offers a profound meditation on the value of life, the depth of marital devotion, and the ultimate cost of love.
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Euripides' Alcestis Copyright © 2024 by Michael R. Halleran is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
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Euripides' Alcestis Copyright © 2024 by Michael R. Halleran is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
Halleran, Michael R.
Euripides’Alcestis: Translation with Introduction, Notes, and Essay.
Michael R. HalleranPublished by by William & Mary Press
ISBN (Print): 978-1-965677-00-1
ISBN (EPUB): 978-1-965677-01-8DOI: https://doi.org/10.21220/2sds-nq47
