The Bacchae Of Euripides: With A Revision Of The Text And A Commentary (1871) - Paperback

by Euripides (Author), Robert Yelverton Tyrrell (Editor)

The Bacchae of Euripides is a classic Greek tragedy that explores the conflict between reason and emotion, civilization and primal instincts. This edition, published in 1871, includes a revised text of the play and a detailed commentary by the author, Euripides. The play follows the story of Dionysus, the god of wine and ecstasy, who returns to his birthplace in Thebes to punish the city's king, Pentheus, for denying his divinity. The Bacchae is a powerful examination of the dangers of denying one's true nature and the consequences of ignoring the power of the gods. Euripides' commentary provides valuable insights into the historical and cultural context of the play, as well as the author's intentions and artistic choices. This edition is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek tragedy and the enduring legacy of Euripides' work.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.