“Some men never find prosperity, For all their voyaging, While others find it with no voyaging.”
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Iphigenia in Tauris: An English Version
This English adaptation of Euripides' tragedy 'Iphigenia in Tauris' presents the story of Iphigenia, who is sent to be sacrificed by her father, Agamemnon, to ensure favorable winds for the Greek army. After her sacrifice is thwarted by Artemis, she is taken to Tauris and becomes a priestess. The play explores themes of fate, sacrifice, and the human condition. more
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