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100 1 _aChurch, Alfred John,
_d1829-1912
245 1 0 _aStories from the Greek Tragedians
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-02-09
508 _aProduced by David Kline, Josephine Paolucci, Joshua Hutchinson and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreek drama (Tragedy) -- Stories, plots, etc.
700 1 _aFlaxman, John,
_d1755-1826
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14994
999 _c56382
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