Euripides And His Age (1913)

""Euripides and His Age"" is a book written by Gilbert Murray and first published in 1913. It is a comprehensive study of the life and works of the ancient Greek playwright Euripides, who lived in the 5th century BC. The book explores the political and social context of ancient Athens during Euripides' lifetime, as well as the cultural and intellectual climate that influenced his writing.Murray provides a detailed analysis of Euripides' plays, examining their themes, characters, and literary techniques. He also discusses the reception of Euripides' work in ancient Greece and its subsequent influence on Western literature and drama.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the historical and cultural background of Euripides' era, while the second part delves into the playwright's works in detail. Murray draws on his extensive knowledge of ancient Greek language and literature to provide a nuanced and insightful analysis of Euripides' plays.Overall, ""Euripides and His Age"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek drama and literature, as well as the cultural and intellectual history of ancient Athens.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.