Alcestis (/ æ l ˈ s ɛ s t ɪ s /; Ancient Greek: Ἄλκηστις, Alkēstis) is an Athenian tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. [1] It was first produced at the City Dionysia festival in 438 …

“Alcestis“ (Gr: “Alkestis“ ) is a tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides, first produced at the Athens City Dionysia dramatic festival in 438 BCE (at which it won second prize). It is the …

First performed at the City Dionysia festival in 438 BC, Alcestis is the oldest surviving play by Euripides. Curiously, even though it was presented as the final part of a tetralogy, it is not a …

Preceded by the royal guards, ADMETUS enters, supporting ALCESTIS. The two children, a boy and a girl, cling to their mother's dress. There is a train of attendants and waiting women, who …

2023年3月8日 · Euripides’ Alcestis tells the story of the noble Alcestis, who voluntarily gave her life to save her husband Admetus. Though the play clearly describes her death and funeral, it …

Alcestis, drama by Euripides, performed in 438 BCE. Though tragic in form, the play ends happily. It was performed in place of the satyr play that usually ended the series of three tragedies that …

Zeus was the cause: he killed my son Asclepius, striking him in the chest with the lightning-bolt, [5] and in anger at this I slew the Cyclopes who forged Zeus's fire. As my punishment for this …

2003年12月1日 · "Alcestis" by Euripides is a classic Greek tragedy that dates back to the 5th century BC. This play explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human …

Euripides took up such themes as justice, the will of the gods, and people’s intrinsic merit as opposed to their social status. His plays are characterized by an innovative use of irony, a …

Euripides’ Alcestis . Translated by R. Potter. Adapted by Casey Dué and Mary Ebbott [Scene is in front of the house of Admetos in Pherae] APOLLO . Apollo. House of Admetos, in which I …