Stories from the Greek Tragedians by Alfred John Church
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Church, Alfred John, 1829-1912 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Flaxman, John, 1755-1826 |
| LoC No. | 42029895 |
| Title | Stories from the Greek Tragedians |
| Credits |
Produced by David Kline, Josephine Paolucci, Joshua Hutchinson and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Greek drama (Tragedy) -- Stories, plots, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14994 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-14994-3 |
| Release Date | Feb 9, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 831 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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