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Medea of Euripides
by Euripides
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- en
About this book
Creators: Euripides (481? BCE-407 BCE) and Gilbert Murray (1866-1957) [Translator] "Medea of Euripides" by Euripides is a tragedy first performed in 431 BC. When Jason abandons Medea for a Corinthian princess, his former wife takes devastating revenge by murdering his new bride, father-in-law, and her own two sons before escaping to Athens. This Greek tragedy explores themes of betrayal, vengeance, and a woman's struggle for agency in a male-dominated world. The play has captivated audiences across centuries, becoming the most frequently performed Greek tragedy of the twentieth century. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 90.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 4171