“There is nothing more hostile to a city that a tyrant, under whom in the first and chiefest place, there are not laws in common, but one man, keeping the law himself to himself, has the sway, and this is no longer equal.”
Quote by Euripides
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The Tragedies of Euripides: Hercules furens. The Troades. Ion. Andromache. Suppliants. Helen. Electra. Cyclops. Rhesus
The Tragedies of Euripides is a comprehensive compilation of ten of the playwright's most renowned works. It includes the tragic tales of Hercules in Hercules furens, the epic narrative of the Trojan War in The Troades, and the poignant story of Ion. The collection also features Andromache, the tale of the Trojan queen, Suppliants, a drama of women seeking justice, and Helen, the story of the fabled beauty. Electra and Cyclops delve into themes of family and revenge, while Rhesus presents a tale of heroism and betrayal. These plays are celebrated for their profound character development, complex moral dilemmas, and Euripides' innovative dramatic techniques. more
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