ISBN: 1436911044 9781436911047

Category: Drama / General

Page count: 176

The Bacchae of Euripides is a classic Greek tragedy that tells the story of the god Dionysus and his revenge against the city of Thebes. This edition, published in 1871, includes a revised text and a commentary by the renowned scholar Euripides. The play explores themes of power, revenge, and the dangers of excess, and is considered one of the greatest works of Western literature. The commentary provides historical context and analysis of the play's themes and characters, making it an essential resource for students and scholars of Greek literature. With its rich language and timeless themes, The Bacchae of Euripides continues to captivate readers and audiences today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.