The Trojan Women of Euripides

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Euripides, a prominent tragedian from classical Athens, is notable for having a significant number of complete plays survive, surpassing those of Aeschylus and Sophocles. While ancient scholars attributed up to ninety-five works to him, only eighteen or nineteen are largely intact, with many fragments remaining from others. His increasing popularity in the Hellenistic Age solidified his status as a key figure in ancient literary education, alongside other greats like Homer and Demosthenes, highlighting his enduring influence on drama and literature.