Medea is a tragic play in three acts written by French playwright Ernest W. Legouve in 1856. The play is based on the Greek myth of Medea, a sorceress who seeks revenge against her unfaithful husband, Jason. In Legouve's adaptation, Medea is portrayed as a sympathetic character who is driven to her actions by the betrayal of her husband and the loss of her children. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, revenge, and the consequences of one's actions. Medea is considered a classic of French literature and has been adapted into numerous stage productions and films.This Book Is In English And Italian.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.