Gilbert Murray Bücher

Der Gott Dionysos kommt mit der Schar seiner Anhängerinnen, den Bakchen, aus dem fernen Kleinasien, um der mittelgriechischen Stadt Theben seine Göttlichkeit zu beweisen.

Euripides' "Medea" is one of the great dramatic tragedies from classical antiquity. It is the story of its title character, Medea, the wife of Jason of the Argonauts, who seeks revenge upon her unfaithful husband when he abandons her for a new younger bride. "Medea" broke many of the dramatic conventions of the time when it debuted and it is for this reason that it stands as one of the greatest of all works from the classical age of drama.

Exploring the intricacies of poetry, this collection delves into Aristotle's classification of poetic forms, including drama, comedy, and epic. It highlights the concept of mimesis, or life's imitation, while emphasizing the distinct characteristics of each genre. The author examines Aristotle's insights on tragedy, which seeks to portray individuals as nobler than reality, and outlines the six essential elements of tragedy: plot, character, phrasing, thought, exhibition, and song. This work serves as both a poetic anthology and a philosophical study of artistic expression.