Iphigenia At Aulis

Iphigenia At Aulis

by Euripides
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 09/01/2025

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"Iphigenia at Aulis" is a tragedy written by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides in the 5th century BC. The play tells the story of Agamemnon, the leader of the Greek army, who must sacrifice his daughter Iphigenia to the goddess Artemis in order to win the Trojan War.The play begins with the Greek army being stranded at the port of Aulis due to unfavorable winds, and Agamemnon is told by the seer Calchas that the only way to appease the gods and ensure a successful campaign is to sacrifice his daughter Iphigenia. Agamemnon reluctantly agrees to the sacrifice, but is torn between his duty as a leader and his love for his daughter.The play explores themes of sacrifice, duty, and the role of women in Greek society. Iphigenia is depicted as a tragic figure, caught between the demands of her father and the expectations of society, while Agamemnon struggles with the consequences of his actions and the guilt of sacrificing his own daughter.The play reaches its climax with the arrival of Achilles, who had been promised Iphigenia's hand in marriage in exchange for his support in the war. He learns of the sacrifice and is outraged, leading to a confrontation with Agamemnon and the other Greek leaders.

ISBN:
9789358079609
9789358079609
Category:
Classic fiction
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
09-01-2025
Language:
English
Publisher:
Zinc Read
Euripides

Euripides (c.485-07 BC) was an Athenian born into a family of considerable rank. Disdaining the public duties expected of him, Euripides spent a life of quiet introspection, spending much of his life in a cave on Salamis.

Late in life he voluntarily exiled himself to the court of Archelaus, King of Macedon, where he wrote The Bacchae, regarded by many as his greatest work. Euripides is thought to have written 92 plays, only 18 of which survive.

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