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The Women of Troy

By Euripides
Series: Modern Plays
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The Women of Troy by Euripides presents a poignant exploration of the aftermath of the Trojan War from the perspective of the women left behind. The play focuses on their suffering, anguish, and resilience as they face the grim fate decreed by the Greek victors. Through its evocative portrayal, the narrative delves into themes of loss, powerlessness, and the impact of war on both victors and vanquished.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this classic play if you're fascinated by ancient Greek tragedies and the dramatic exploration of war's aftermath on women. The work offers a deeply moving portrayal of strength, suffering, and resilience, examining the brutal realities faced by the women of a fallen city.

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The Women of Troy

A new play text edition of Euripides' great tragedy to coincide with the National Theatre's major new production directed by Katie Mitchell in November-March 2007/8.

One of Euripides' great tragedies being produced at the National Theatre from November to MarchDirected by one of the leading directors, Katie MitchellThis will be a big production with all the attendant publicity and marketing, and a Platform event with the directorEuripides' work is studied on Drama, Classics and Literature coursesAs an anti-war play it has a strong contemporary potency

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An industrial port of a war-torn city. Women survivors wait to be shipped abroad. Officials come and go. A grandmother, once Queen, watches as her remaining family are taken from her one by one. The city burns around them.

The Women of Troy, Euripides' great anti-war tragedy, is published in Don Taylor's translation to coincide with the National Theatre's production directed by Katie Mitchell in the Lyttelton auditorium.

This edition of the play features an introduction by the translator, setting the play in its historical and dramaturgical context.

Series: Modern Plays

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408103869

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 November 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Contributors:

  • Translated by Don Taylor
  • Introduction by Don Taylor

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 100g

Pages: 80

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Arts & Culture Euripides Non-Fiction Series: Modern Plays

About the Author

Euripides was born near Athens circa 480 BC and grew up during the years of the Athenian recovery af ter the Persian Wars. His first play was presented in 455 BC and he wrote some hundred altogether of which nineteen survived. He died in 406 BC at the court of the King of Macedon.

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