“If a man rejoice not in his drinking, he is mad; for in drinking it's possible ... to fondle breasts, and to caress well tended locks, and there is dancing withal, and oblivion of woe.”
Quote by Euripides
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Delphi Complete Works of Euripides (Illustrated)
The book features detailed texts of Euripides' plays, accompanied by illustrations that provide visual context and enhance the reader's understanding of the plays' settings and characters. It is a comprehensive compilation of Euripides' works, offering insight into the playwright's style and the cultural and historical context of his time. more
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