“It's the wise man who stays home when he's drunk.”
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Euripides V: Bacchae, Iphigenia in Aulis, The Cyclops, Rhesus
This volume compiles four significant works by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. 'The Bacchae' explores the conflict between human reason and divine will, 'Iphigenia in Aulis' is a tale of sacrifice and betrayal, 'The Cyclops' is a mythological narrative involving Odysseus and the Cyclops Polyphemus, and 'Rhesus' depicts the tragic story of the Trojan hero Rhesus. more
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