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Euripides: Hecuba, translated by W. Arrowsmith. Andromache, translated by J. F. Nims. The Trojan women, translated by R. Lattimore. Ion, translated by R. F. Willetts

The book is a compilation of translations of four significant Greek tragedies by the ancient playwright Euripides. These translations are renowned for their faithfulness to the original texts and their readability. Hecuba, Andromache, The Trojan Women, and Ion are all pivotal works in the playwright's career, each offering unique insights into the human condition and the tragic elements of Greek drama. The translations by W. Arrowsmith, J. F. Nims, R. Lattimore, and R. F. Willetts are respected for their scholarly approach and literary quality. more

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Euripides
Euripides

Euripides, a renowned Greek tragic playwright, is one of the three great tragic poets of ancient Greece, alongside Aeschylus and Sophocles. His life and achievements are not well-documented. more

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