The theme of Euripides' Alcestis blends the primitive folk-tale of the self-sacrificing bride, Alcestis, and of Heracles' heroic struggles with the ogre Death, with a morality tale of virtue rewarded, in this case twice rewarded. The Alcestis is the only tragedy which we know to have been produced in the position usually allotted (at the Athenian tragic festivals) to the semi-comic satyrplay. Like a satyr-play, it has a happy ending but does the poet intend his audience to interpret the play in quite such simple terms? ...
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The theme of Euripides' Alcestis blends the primitive folk-tale of the self-sacrificing bride, Alcestis, and of Heracles' heroic struggles with the ogre Death, with a morality tale of virtue rewarded, in this case twice rewarded. The Alcestis is the only tragedy which we know to have been produced in the position usually allotted (at the Athenian tragic festivals) to the semi-comic satyrplay. Like a satyr-play, it has a happy ending but does the poet intend his audience to interpret the play in quite such simple terms? Opinions differ widely but the ironic, slightly mocking tone of the play suggest, at least to some critics, that more sombre meanings may lie beneath the surface of this beautifully constructed little masterpiece.
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Very Good+ with no dust jacket. Scholar's bookplate to inner cover (G. P. Goold).; Greek Text with Latin introduction and apparatus. Xix, 46pp; Bibliotheca Scriptorum Graecorum Et Romanorum Teubneriana TEUBNER; 46 pages.
Add this copy of Euripides: Alcestis Edidit Antonius Garzya to cart. $36.00, good condition, Sold by Ancient World Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Toronto, ON, CANADA, published 1980 by B. G. Teubner.
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Very Good+ with no dust jacket. Scholar's name to ffep (Martin Cropp). Greek text has some underlining in pencil.; Greek Text with Latin introduction and apparatus. Xix, 46pp; Bibliotheca Scriptorum Graecorum Et Romanorum Teubneriana TEUBNER; 46 pages.
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