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Pages in category "Plays by Euripides". The following 35 pages are in this category, out of 35 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Euripides [a] (c. 480 – c. 406 BC) was a tragedian of classical Athens. Along with Aeschylus and Sophocles, he is one of the three ancient Greek tragedians for whom any plays have survived in full.
The dates of production of nine of Euripides’ plays are known with some certainty from evidence that goes back to the official Athenian records. Those plays whose dates are prefixed by c. can be dated to within a few years by the internal evidence of Euripides’ changing metrical techniques. Alcestis
Feb 4, 2019 · Learn about the 19 plays that survived from the ancient Greek writer Euripides, who innovated the genre of tragedy with his portrayal of women and mythology. Find out the names, dates, and themes of his works, such as Medea, Alcestis, and The Bacchae.
Jul 25, 2024 · Euripides, one of the great tragedians of classical Athens, has left an indelible mark on the landscape of literature and drama. His plays, known for their complex characters and profound emotional depth, continue to resonate with audiences and scholars alike.
Jan 11, 2022 · His best known works include “Alcestis” , “Medea” , “Hecuba” , “The Trojan Women” and “The Bacchae” , as well as “Cyclops” , the only complete satyr play (an ancient Greek form of tragicomedy, similar to the modern-day burlesque style) known to survive.
The ancients knew of 92 plays composed by Euripides. Nineteen plays are extant , if one of disputed authorship is included. At only four festivals was Euripides awarded the first prize—the fourth posthumously, for the tetralogy that included Bacchants and Iphigenia at Aulis .
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