Seneca's Tragedies V1 is a collection of five plays written by the Roman philosopher and playwright Seneca, also known as Lucius Annaeus Seneca. The plays included in this volume are Hercules Furens, Troades, Medea, Hippolytus, and Oedipus. Hercules Furens tells the story of Hercules' descent into madness and the tragic consequences that follow. Troades is a retelling of the events following the fall of Troy, focusing on the plight of the Trojan women. Medea is a retelling of the Greek myth of Medea, who seeks revenge on ...
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Seneca's Tragedies V1 is a collection of five plays written by the Roman philosopher and playwright Seneca, also known as Lucius Annaeus Seneca. The plays included in this volume are Hercules Furens, Troades, Medea, Hippolytus, and Oedipus. Hercules Furens tells the story of Hercules' descent into madness and the tragic consequences that follow. Troades is a retelling of the events following the fall of Troy, focusing on the plight of the Trojan women. Medea is a retelling of the Greek myth of Medea, who seeks revenge on her unfaithful husband by killing their children. Hippolytus is a tragedy about the titular character, who is falsely accused of rape and ultimately takes his own life. Oedipus is a retelling of the Greek myth of Oedipus, who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother, leading to his downfall.These plays are known for their intense emotions, vivid language, and exploration of human suffering. Seneca's Tragedies V1 is a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature, drama, and philosophy.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.
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