Iphigenia in Delphi: A Dramatic Poem (1891)

By Richard Garnett and Homer

Book Overview

""Iphigenia In Delphi: A Dramatic Poem"" is a play written by the ancient Greek poet Homer, which was first published in 1891. The play is set in Delphi, a city in ancient Greece, and follows the story of Iphigenia, the daughter of King Agamemnon. Iphigenia is sacrificed by her father to appease the goddess Artemis, who has prevented the Greek army from sailing to Troy. However, in this version of the story, Iphigenia is saved from death by the intervention of Apollo, who takes her to Delphi to serve as a priestess. The play explores themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the power of the gods in ancient Greek society. It is a powerful and thought-provoking work that offers a unique perspective on one of the most famous stories in Greek mythology.With Homer�������s Shield Of Achilles And Other Translations From Greek.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104057905
• ISBN13: 9781104057909
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"