Iphigenia: A Play In Four Acts

By Charles Stanford Elgutter

Book Overview

Iphigenia: A Play in Four Acts is a dramatic work written by Charles S. Elgutter. The play is based on the Greek myth of Iphigenia, the daughter of Agamemnon who was sacrificed to the goddess Artemis to ensure a favorable wind for the Greek fleet to sail to Troy. The play is divided into four acts and follows the events leading up to Iphigenia's sacrifice. The first act introduces the characters and sets the stage for the impending sacrifice. The second act focuses on the conflict between Agamemnon and his wife Clytemnestra, who opposes the sacrifice of their daughter. The third act sees Iphigenia's arrival at the sacrificial altar and her eventual acceptance of her fate. The final act deals with the aftermath of the sacrifice and the emotional toll it takes on those involved. Elgutter's adaptation of the classic myth explores themes of sacrifice, duty, and the consequences of one's actions. The play is written in a poetic and lyrical style, with powerful and emotive language that captures the intensity of the characters' emotions. Overall, Iphigenia: A Play in Four Acts is a gripping and thought-provoking work that offers a fresh perspective on a timeless myth.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: 1163706558
• ISBN13: 9781163706558
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"