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Title: Άλκηστις

Alternate Title: Alcestis

Credits: Produced by Sophia Canoni

Summary: "Άλκηστις" by Euripides is a classic Greek tragedy written during the late 5th century BC. The play revolves around themes of love, sacrifice, and mortality, focusing on the character of Alkestis, who willingly offers her life to save her husband, Admetus, from death. This poignant tale highlights the profound bonds of marital love and the excruciating choices that arise from it. The opening portion of the play introduces Apollo, who has become a servant to Admetus due to a punishment from Zeus. As the story unfolds, Apollo expresses his grief over the impending death of Alkestis, who is sacrificing herself for her husband. The scene further reveals the tension between Apollo and Death, as they discuss Alkestis's fate. The chorus of elders expresses their despair and uncertainty as they await news of the queen's condition, setting a somber tone for the tragic events that are about to unfold. This initial setup establishes not only the stakes of the narrative but also the emotional depth that characterizes this heart-wrenching story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Euripides, 481? BCE-407 BCE

Translator: Tsokopoulos, George B., 1871-1923

EBook No.: 27946

Published: Jan 31, 2009

Downloads: 61

Language: Greek

Subject: Alcestis, Queen, consort of Admetus, King of Pherae -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:27946:2 2009-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Tsokopoulos, George B. Euripides el 1
2024-11-05T21:28:08Z Άλκηστις

This edition has images.

Title: Άλκηστις

Alternate Title: Alcestis

Credits: Produced by Sophia Canoni

Summary: "Άλκηστις" by Euripides is a classic Greek tragedy written during the late 5th century BC. The play revolves around themes of love, sacrifice, and mortality, focusing on the character of Alkestis, who willingly offers her life to save her husband, Admetus, from death. This poignant tale highlights the profound bonds of marital love and the excruciating choices that arise from it. The opening portion of the play introduces Apollo, who has become a servant to Admetus due to a punishment from Zeus. As the story unfolds, Apollo expresses his grief over the impending death of Alkestis, who is sacrificing herself for her husband. The scene further reveals the tension between Apollo and Death, as they discuss Alkestis's fate. The chorus of elders expresses their despair and uncertainty as they await news of the queen's condition, setting a somber tone for the tragic events that are about to unfold. This initial setup establishes not only the stakes of the narrative but also the emotional depth that characterizes this heart-wrenching story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Euripides, 481? BCE-407 BCE

Translator: Tsokopoulos, George B., 1871-1923

EBook No.: 27946

Published: Jan 31, 2009

Downloads: 61

Language: Greek

Subject: Alcestis, Queen, consort of Admetus, King of Pherae -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:27946:3 2009-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Tsokopoulos, George B. Euripides el 1