Iphigenia in Delphi: A Dramatic Poem (1891)

by Richard Garnett and Homer

Book Overview

""Iphigenia in Delphi"" is a dramatic poem written by Homer in 1891. The play is based on the ancient Greek myth of Iphigenia, the daughter of Agamemnon, who is sacrificed to the goddess Artemis to appease the gods and ensure a safe voyage for the Greek army to Troy. In this version of the story, Iphigenia is rescued by Artemis and taken to Delphi, where she becomes a priestess of the goddess. The play explores themes of sacrifice, duty, and redemption,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165331357
• ISBN13: 9781165331352
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"