Bacchae and Other Plays: Iphigenia Among the Taurians; Bacchae; Iphigenia at Aul

The four plays newly translated for this volume are among Euripides most exciting works. <em>Iphigenia among the Taurians</em> is a story of escape contrasting Greek and barbarian civilization, set on the Black Sea at the edge of the known world. <em>Bacchae</em>, a profound exploration of the human psyche, deals with the appalling consequences of resistance to Dionysus, god of wine and unfettered emotion. <em>Iphigenia at Aulis</em> centers on the ultimate dysfunctional family as emotion is tested in the crucible of the Greek expedition against Troy. And <em>Rhesus</em>, probably the work of another playwright, is an action-packed <em>Iliad</em> in miniature, dealing with a grisly event in the Trojan War. <p/><strong>About the Series: </strong> For over 100 years <strong>Oxford World's Classics</strong> has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.<br><br><br><b>Author:</b> Euripides<br><b>Publisher:</b> Oxford University Press, USA<br><b>Published:</b> 08/01/2008<br><b>Pages:</b> 288<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.50lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.50h x 5.00w x 0.90d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780199540525