The Bacchae of Euripides by Euripides

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Author Euripides, 481? BCE-407 BCE
Translator Murray, Gilbert, 1866-1957
Title The Bacchae of Euripides
Note Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Bacchae of Euripides" by Euripides is a Greek tragedy written in the 5th century BC. This play delves into themes of divinity, madness, and the conflict between reason and passion, focusing on the figure of Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry, and the consequences of denying his divinity. The central character is Pentheus, the king of Thebes, who opposes the worship of Dionysus and faces tragic consequences as a result of this defiance. At the start of "The Bacchae," we are introduced to Dionysus, who reveals himself as the son of Zeus and Semelê, coming to Thebes to claim recognition for his divinity. The atmosphere is charged as he prepares to confront the citizens of Thebes, especially Pentheus, who mocks the new god and seeks to suppress his worship. The opening sets the stage for the unfolding drama, highlighting the tension between the wild, ecstatic worship of Dionysus and the rational, ordered approach of Pentheus, culminating in themes of madness and the consequences of hubris that will define the tragic narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Dionysus (Greek deity) -- Drama
Subject Pentheus, King of Thebes (Mythological character) -- Drama
Subject Bacchantes -- Drama
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EBook-No. 35173
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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