“It is the wise man's part to leave in darkness everything that is ugly.”
Quote by Euripides
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Euripides I: Alcestis, Medea, The Children of Heracles, Hippolytus
Euripides' tragedies explore complex themes of fate, love, and morality. Alcestis tells the story of a woman who volunteers to die in place of her husband. Medea is a tale of revenge and betrayal. The Children of Heracles depicts the struggles of Heracles' offspring. Hippolytus is a tragedy involving love, jealousy, and divine retribution. more
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