The Women of Troy
(Author) EuripidesThere's no decent way to say an indecent thing An industrial port of a war-torn city. Women survivors wait to be shipped abroad. Officials come and go. A grandmother, once queen, watches as her remaining family are taken from her one by one. The city burns around them. First performed in 415BC, the play focuses on the human cost of war and the impact of loss. This new Student Edition of The Women of Troy includes a commentary and notes by Emma Cole, which looks at the Trojan War as represented in Greek literature and myth; the context in which Euripides was writing and within which the play was first performed; how it would have been originally staged and dramaturgical challenges met; as well as recent performance history of the play, including Katie Mitchell's iconic 2007 production at the National Theatre. Euripides' great anti-war play is published here in Don Taylor's classic translation.
Euripides
Euripides was an ancient Greek tragedian born around 480 BC in Athens. He is known for his innovative and controversial plays that challenged traditional beliefs and societal norms. Some of his most notable works include "Medea," "The Bacchae," and "Electra."
Euripides' plays often featured strong female characters and explored themes of revenge, betrayal, and the complexities of human nature. His use of psychological depth and moral ambiguity set him apart from his contemporaries and influenced future playwrights.
Euripides made significant contributions to the development of Greek tragedy, incorporating elements of realism and focusing on the inner lives of his characters. His works continue to be studied and performed around the world, with "Medea" being his most famous and enduring play. Euripides' legacy as a master of tragedy and a pioneer of dramatic storytelling has had a lasting impact on the literary genre.
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