Euripidou Iketides presents the Greek tragedy "The Suppliant Women" by Euripides. This edition offers readers access to one of the most powerful and enduring works of classical Greek drama. Euripides masterfully explores themes of justice, mercy, and the human condition, offering profound insights into the challenges of power and the importance of compassion.
"The Suppliant Women" tells the story of the mothers of the Argive warriors who fell in battle against Thebes. They seek to recover the bodies of their sons for proper burial. The play explores the moral and political dimensions of war and its aftermath, raising timeless questions about the rights of the defeated and the obligations of the victors.
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