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Heracles

by Euripides
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781169208858
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 54
  • Original Price: USD 33.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 318 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): General

Heracles is a tragedy written by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. The play tells the story of the legendary hero Heracles, who has just completed his famous twelve labors and returns home to his wife and children. However, upon his arrival, he finds that his wife has been taken captive by his enemies and his children have been sentenced to death. Heracles is devastated by this news and struggles to come to terms with the injustice that has been done to him and his family.The play explores themes of revenge, justice, and the consequences of violence. Heracles is depicted as a complex character who is both a hero and a victim of circumstance. He is torn between his desire for revenge and his duty to his family, and ultimately must make a difficult choice that will have far-reaching consequences.Euripides' Heracles is considered one of the greatest tragedies of ancient Greece and has been widely studied and adapted over the centuries. The play is known for its powerful language, vivid imagery, and intense emotional impact, making it a timeless masterpiece of world literature.Daughter, there may yet be a happy escape from present troubles for me and thee; my son, thy husband, may yet arrive. So calm thyself, and wipe those tears from thy children's eyes, and soothe them with soft words, inventing a tale to delude them, piteous though such fraud be. Yea, for men's misfortunes ofttimes flag, and the stormy wind doth not always blow so strong, nor are the prosperous ever so; for all things change, making way for each other.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.

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