Document Type
Other
Department/Program
Classical Studies
Publication Date
2024
Publisher
William & Mary Press
City
Williamsburg
Abstract
Euripides' Alcestis is a timeless Greek tragedy that explores the themes of love, sacrifice, and the fragility of life. The story centers on Alcestis, the devoted wife of Admetus, who volunteers to die in his place when no one else will. Her selfless act is a poignant portrayal of love's power and the human condition's complexities. As Alcestis fades, Admetus is torn between his gratitude and overwhelming guilt. Just as all seems lost, the arrival of the hero Heracles offers a glimmer of hope. This new translation offers a profound meditation on the value of life, the depth of marital devotion, and the ultimate cost of love.
ISBN
978-1-965677-00-1
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21220/2sds-nq47
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
External Link
https://viva.pressbooks.pub/alcestis/
Recommended Citation
Halleran, Michael R., "Euripides' Alcestis: Translation with Introduction, Notes, and Essay" (2024). Open Education Resources (OER). 4.
https://scholarworks.wm.edu/oer/4
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