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Medea

By Euripides
Series: Clarendon Paperbacks
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Medea by Euripides is a classic Greek tragedy that explores themes of love, betrayal, and revenge. The play centres on Medea, a woman scorned by her husband Jason, and her harrowing response to his betrayal.
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ISBN: 9780198720928

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 August 1976

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Clarendon Press

Contributors:

  • Edited by Denys Page

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 186.0mm

Weight: 247g

Pages: 258

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