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100 1 _aGrillparzer, Franz,
_d1791-1872
245 1 0 _aMedea
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-04-01
508 _aProduced by Delphine Lettau and Mike Pullen
520 _a"Medea" by Franz Grillparzer is a tragic play written in the early 19th century. The drama focuses on the tumultuous and vengeful character of Medea, exploring themes of betrayal, love, and revenge as she navigates her strained relationship with her husband Jason, who has abandoned her for another woman. The play offers a deep dive into Medea's psychological turmoil as she grapples with her identity, loyalty, and the consequences of her actions. At the start of the play, we find Medea preparing for a significant action against those she perceives as her betrayers. Set against the backdrop of Corinth, the atmosphere is tense with Medea contemplating the consequences of her past and current grievances. As she speaks with her nurse Gora, she reveals her deep sense of betrayal by Jason, who has chosen another wife despite their shared history and children. The opening scenes depict Medea's emotional struggles and her resolve to reclaim her power and dignity, laying the groundwork for the conflicts and tragic events that will unfold throughout the play. The dynamics between Medea, her servant, and Jason introduce us to the complexity of her character and foreshadow the dramatic repercussions of love turned sour. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMedea, consort of Aegeus, King of Athens (Mythological character) -- Drama
653 _aArgonauts (Greek mythology) -- Drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7945
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