Bacchae
About this book
In Bacchae, one of the great masterpieces of the tragic genre, Euripides tells the story of king Pentheus' resistance to the worship of Dionysus and his horrific punishment by the god: dismemberment at the hands of Theban women. Iphigenia at Aulis recounts the sacrifice of Agamemnon's daughter to Artemis, the price exacted by the goddess for favorable sailing winds. Rhesus dramatizes a pivotal incident in the Trojan War. Although this play was transmitted from antiquity under Euripides' name it probably is not by him; but does give a sample of what tragedy was like after the great fifth-century playwrights. -- JACKET.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 10 readers · 234 pages · ≈ 4 h 20 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Bacchae?
About ≈ 4 h 20 m — 234 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Bacchae?
234 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Bacchae?
It sits on the Mythology, Drama shelves.
Is Bacchae in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Bacchae?
The main characters include Euripides.
Who wrote Bacchae?
Euripides.
Where can I read Bacchae online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library