“High honors are sweet To a man's heart, but ever They stand close to the brink of grief.”
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Euripides III: Orestes, Iphigenia in Aulis, Electra, The Phoenician women, The Bacchae
Euripides III: Orestes, Iphigenia in Aulis, Electra, The Phoenician women, The Bacchae is a compilation of five classical Greek tragedies written by Euripides. The collection includes 'Orestes', which explores themes of justice and revenge; 'Iphigenia in Aulis', a tale of sacrifice and fate; 'Electra', a story of familial loyalty and retribution; 'The Phoenician women', a narrative of love and betrayal; and 'The Bacchae', a drama that delves into the conflict between civilization and the divine. more
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