Release date is 2024-11-08

Las Troyanas -- Heracles furioso -- Electra -- Ifigenia en Áulide -- Ifigenia en Táuride -- Helena.

Ramón Pajares Box. (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Digital Floridablanca / Fondo antiguo de la Universidad de Murcia.)

"Obras dramáticas de Eurípides (2 de 3)" by Eurípides is a collection of Greek tragedies written in the classical period of ancient Greece. This volume includes powerful narratives such as "Las Troyanas," which portrays the devastating aftermath of the fall of Troy, focusing on the fates of its captive women. The central figure is Hécuba, the former queen of Troy, whose emotional turmoil reflects the broader themes of loss, suffering, and the capriciousness of fate. The opening of "Las Troyanas" introduces the tragic setting after the fall of Troy, where Hécuba and other captured women lament their fate as they face enslavement at the hands of their Greek conquerors. The god Poseidón sets the scene, indicating the ruin brought upon the once-great city. Hécuba is distraught over her lost family and her impending servitude, and she is soon joined by other women who mourn their shared misfortunes. As the Greeks decide the destinies of the captives, dark omens surround Hécuba's daughter, Casandra, leading to further heart-wrenching developments. This opening sets the tone for a deeply emotional exploration of the consequences of war and human suffering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Originally published: Madrid: Librería de los sucesores de Hernando, 1909