Persephone: A Play For Schools (1917)

By Katherine Merryman

Book Overview

Persephone: A Play For Schools is a book written by Katherine Merryman and published in 1917. The book is a play that is designed to be performed in schools, and it is based on the Greek myth of Persephone, the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. The play follows the story of Persephone, who is kidnapped by Hades, the god of the underworld, and taken to his kingdom. Demeter, Persephone's mother, is devastated by her daughter's disappearance and goes on a quest to find her. The play explores themes of love, loss, and the power of the gods. It is written in a simple language that is easy for students to understand and includes stage directions and character descriptions. The book is a great resource for teachers who want to introduce Greek mythology to their students and engage them in the world of theater.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: 1164081349
• ISBN13: 9781164081340
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"