Scenes From Euripides

Scenes from Euripides' Bacchae is a play that was written by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides in 405 BC. The play tells the story of the god Dionysus, who returns to his homeland of Thebes to seek revenge on his family for denying his divinity. The play is a tragedy that explores themes of power, religion, and the dangers of unchecked desire. The Scenes from Euripides: Bacchae (1885) is a translation of the original Greek play into English by the Victorian poet and scholar Gilbert Murray. The translation was first published in 1908 and has since become a classic in the field of classical literature. The book includes an introduction by Murray, which provides historical context and background information on the play and its author. The introduction is followed by the translated text of the play, which is divided into scenes and includes stage directions and notes on the characters and their motivations. The play is known for its poetic language, vivid imagery, and complex characters, and is considered one of Euripides' masterpieces. It has been adapted and performed countless times over the centuries and continues to be studied and analyzed by scholars and students of literature. Overall, Scenes from Euripides: Bacchae (1885) is a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature, Greek mythology, or the history of theater. It is a powerful and timeless work that continues to resonate with audiences today.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.