The Iphigeneia at Aulis of Euripides (1896)

The Iphigeneia at Aulis of Euripides is a tragedy play that was first performed in ancient Greece. The play tells the story of Agamemnon, the leader of the Greek army, who is preparing to sail to Troy to wage war against the Trojans. However, the winds are not favorable for sailing, and the seer Calchas reveals that the goddess Artemis is angry with Agamemnon and demands the sacrifice of his daughter, Iphigeneia, to appease her.Agamemnon is torn between his duty as a leader and his love for his daughter, but ultimately decides to sacrifice Iphigeneia. The play explores themes of sacrifice, duty, and the consequences of one's actions. It also features the character of Achilles, the famous Greek warrior, who is conflicted about whether to support Agamemnon's decision or to try to save Iphigeneia.This edition of the play was translated into English by Arthur S. Way and published in 1896. It includes an introduction and notes on the play's historical and cultural context, as well as an analysis of its themes and characters. The Iphigeneia at Aulis of Euripides is considered one of the great works of ancient Greek literature and continues to be studied and performed today.With Introduction And Notes.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.