The Rhesus of Euripides by Euripides

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Author Euripides, 481? BCE-407 BCE
Translator Murray, Gilbert, 1866-1957
LoC No. 13012439
Title The Rhesus of Euripides
Note Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Rhesus of Euripides" by Euripides is a dramatic play likely written in the 5th century BC. This piece offers a unique adaptation of a narrative from the Iliad, focusing on the events surrounding the character Rhesus, a Thracian king, during the Trojan War. The play explores themes of honor, betrayal, and the chaotic nature of war, featuring prominent figures such as Hector, Odysseus, and Aeneas. At the start of the play, the setting is a tense and cloudy night on the plains before Troy where Trojans, led by Hector, are on high alert for Greek ambushes after a recent victory. Trojans have camped close to their foe's stronghold, and the watchmen are anxious about the burning beacons signaling possible Greek movements. Hector and his commanders decide to send a spy, Dolon, into the Greek camp to gather intelligence, leading to themes of duplicity and strategic deception. As Dolon embarks on his perilous mission, the interplay between Trojans and the impending Greek threat reveals the fragile dynamics of alliances amid the brutality of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Rhesus (Legendary character) -- Drama
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EBook-No. 35170
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Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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