Medea, a Tragedy in Three Acts (1856)

by Ernest Legouvé

Book Overview

Medea is a tragic play in three acts written by French playwright Ernest W. Legouve in 1856. The play is based on the Greek myth of Medea, a sorceress who seeks revenge against her unfaithful husband, Jason. In Legouve's adaptation, Medea is portrayed as a sympathetic character who is driven to her actions by the betrayal of her husband and the loss of her children. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, revenge, and the consequences of one's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120001641
• ISBN13: 9781120001641
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"