| Author |
Euripides, 481? BCE-407 BCE |
| Translator |
Mier, Eduardo de, 1829-1914 |
| Title |
Obras dramáticas de Eurípides (1 de 3)
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| Original Publication |
Madrid: Librería de los sucesores de Hernando, 1909, copyright 1909, copyright 1910.
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| Series Title |
Biblioteca clásica, tomo 221
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Prólogo del traductor -- Introducción: Ojeada general histórico-crítica sobre las tragedias de Eurípides -- Hécuba -- Hipólito -- Las Fenicias -- Orestes -- Alcestis -- Medea.
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| Credits |
Ramón Pajares Box. (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Digital Floridablanca / Fondo antiguo de la Universidad de Murcia.)
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| Summary |
"Obras dramáticas de Eurípides (1 de 3): Hécuba, Hipólito, Las Fenicias..." is a collection of dramatic works attributed to Euripides, likely written in the 5th century BC. This anthology includes several of Euripides' significant tragedies that explore complex themes of human suffering, fate, and moral ambiguity, primarily focusing on characters from mythological backgrounds, including Hécuba, the former queen of Troy. The opening of Hécuba presents a tragic narrative following the aftermath of the fall of Troy, centering on Hécuba, who grieves the losses of her children, Polidoro and Políxena, amidst betrayal and impending sacrifice. As the Greeks prepare to make Políxena a sacrificial offering to appease the spirit of Achilles, Hécuba's despair becomes palpable. The scene delves into her frantic emotional state, her pleas to Odysseus for mercy, and the harrowing family tragedies that underline both personal and collective suffering in the wake of war. The play sets a tone of impending doom, marked by themes of vengeance, the brutality of fate, and the quest for dignity in the face of overwhelming loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Spanish |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Greek drama (Tragedy) -- Translations into Spanish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73500 |
| Release Date |
Apr 30, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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