02243cam a22003253u 4500 14994 UtSlPG 20260610133342.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 42029895 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PA Church, Alfred John, 1829-1912 Stories from the Greek Tragedians Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-02-09 Produced by David Kline, Josephine Paolucci, Joshua Hutchinson and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Stories from the Greek Tragedians" by Alfred John Church is a collection of retellings of classic Greek tragedies, likely written in the late 19th century. This work aims to present the tales of well-known characters from Greek mythology, making their profound themes accessible to a modern audience. The stories explored within this collection include the loves, betrayals, and tragic fates of legendary figures such as Alcestis, Medea, Hercules, and Antigone, among others. At the start of the collected stories, the narrative begins with "The Story of the Love of Alcestis," detailing the devotion of Alcestis, who willingly sacrifices herself for her husband's life, King Admetus. The text captures her quiet bravery as she prepares for her own death, displaying a poignant mix of love and resignation. The opening also introduces the intervention of Apollo and Death, setting a mythological backdrop that underscores the themes of sacrifice and the inevitability of fate. Church's adaptation intricately weaves together elements of love, honor, and tragedy, establishing a rich foundation for the tragic tales that follow in this collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Greek drama (Tragedy) -- Stories, plots, etc. Flaxman, John, 1755-1826 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14994 56382 56382