Medea, Hecuba, Hippolytus, The Trojan Women and The Bacchantes

This book is a collection of five plays written by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. The first play, Medea, tells the story of a woman who seeks revenge on her unfaithful husband by killing their children. The second play, Hecuba, follows the titular queen as she seeks revenge on the Greeks who have destroyed her city and killed her family. The third play, Hippolytus, is about a young man who rejects the advances of his stepmother and is punished by the gods. The fourth play, The Trojan Women, depicts the aftermath of the Trojan War and the suffering of the women left behind. The final play, The Bacchantes, is about the god Dionysus and his followers, who are punished for their excesses. These plays are known for their complex characters, powerful emotions, and exploration of themes such as revenge, betrayal, and the role of women in society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.