Who Would Like This Book:
This is a timeless Greek tragedy with raw emotional energy, exploring themes of love, betrayal, revenge, and the outsider experience. Medea is surprisingly modern in its psychological depth, with characters who feel real and flawed. It's a riveting read for anyone fascinated by complex characters, classics enthusiasts, and those who like stories that don’t shy away from moral ambiguity. If you enjoy thought-provoking drama or want to dive into the roots of feminist and anti-hero narratives, you'll find a lot to chew on in Medea.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Some readers might find the language and structure - being an ancient play - challenging or less poetic than, say, Shakespeare. The lack of clear justice or resolution, and the deeply tragic tone, can be unsettling. If you're looking for light reading, definitive heroes and villains, or happy endings, this one might not be for you.
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'Medea' by Euripides is a Greek tragedy that centers around the myth of Jason, leader of the Argonauts, and his relationship with the sorceress Medea. The plot involves themes of love, betrayal, and revenge, as Medea's extravagant hatred is ignited when Jason abandons her to marry another woman. The play is described as dark, modern, and realistic, with a focus on the complex psychology of the main character, Medea, who is portrayed as a dangerously passionate and foreign woman seeking divine justice for the wrongs done to her.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings for Medea include themes of murder, infanticide, betrayal, and intense emotional distress.
From The Publisher:
Medea is an ancient Greek tragedy written by Euripides, based upon the myth of Jason and Medea and first produced in 431 BC. The plot centers on the barbarian protagonist as she finds her position in the Greek world threatened, and the revenge she takes against her husband Jason who has betrayed her for another woman.
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Este libro resuena especialmente en mi porque mas de una Medea he conseguido esquivar en mi vida.
Me ha gustado porque va al grano y no se anda con tonterias, la accion pasa rapidamente. El transfondo es moralmente interesante y tiene un par de frases muy esclarecedoras. Estoy seguro de que es una delicia verlo representado.
I haven't read classic Greek tragedies for some time (probably not since I finished my school education). I found this drama a great read, it's now probably one of my favourite ancient tragedies. This may partly result from the fact that I was not forced to read this drama by the teacher but I read for pure pleasure. The story itself, although obviously well known to me, is also very interesting and well told. Definitely, a great read.
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About the Author:
Euripides is thought to have lived between 485 and 406 BC. He is considered to be one of the three great dramatists of Ancient Greece, alongside Aeschylus and Sophocles. He is particularly admired by modern audiences and readers for his astute and balanced depiction of human behavior. Medea is his most famous work.
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