Four plays by the Greek dramatist who started to interpret human behavior without reference to the wisdom of gods.
Medea and Other Plays
General Introduction
Note on the Text
Chronological Table
Translator's Note
Preface to Alcestis
Alcestis
Preface to Medea
Medea
Preface to The Children of Heraclea
The Children of Heracles
Preface to Hippolytus
Hippolytus
Notes
Bibliography
Glossary of Mythological and Geographical Names
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