The Medea (Classic Reprint): Translated Into English Rhyming Verse With Explanatory Notes: Translated Into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A gripping verse translation of Euripides' Medea, where raw passion meets cunning strategy.

This edition presents the ancient tragedy in English rhyming verse, paired with explanatory notes that illuminate character, motive, and stagecraft. It invites readers to follow Medea’s fierce resolve and the moral dilemmas surrounding love, betrayal, and power, all rendered in accessible, flowing language.

• Experience Medea’s intense inner life and the choices that propel the drama forward.


• Explore the relationship between Medea and Jason, and the consequences for their world.


• Benefit from explanatory notes that provide context, allusions, and critical insight.


• Enjoy a verse translation that keeps the emotional rhythm of the original while staying readable.

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