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To make Medea more accessible for the modern reader, our Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Classic includes a glossary of the more difficult words, as well as convenient sidebar notes to enlighten the reader on aspects that may be confusing or overlooked. In doing this, it is our intention that the reader may more fully enjoy the beauty of the verse, the wisdom of the insights, and the impact of the drama. Witch, barbarian, foreigner, or a woman wronged and committed to the most horrific kind of justice, Medea is a heroine who makes her audience shudder. Euripides shows us an astonishingly strong female protagonist, whom some readers have identified as the first feminist in Western literature. Seeing where her strength leads her, though, we must wonder if she was intended to be portrayed a model or as a warning. Because the three other plays that were traditionally performed with Medea have been lost, it is difficult to say whether Euripides Athenian audience was as upset by the play as modern readers are. It won only third place at the biggest festival in the city, indicating that ancient audiences also found it controversial. With its stillrelevant examination of marriage, love, and revenge, and its explicit scenes of mental and emotional agony, Medea continues to demand our attention.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Medea? A: The main theme of Medea revolves around marriage, love, revenge, and the psychological agony resulting from betrayal.
- Q: Who is the author of Medea? A: Medea was written by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides.
- Q: What can I expect from the glossary in this edition of Medea? A: This edition includes a glossary that explains difficult words to help modern readers better understand the text.
- Q: How many pages does this edition of Medea have? A: This edition of Medea contains 80 pages.
- Q: Is this edition of Medea a new or used book? A: This edition is a new book in good condition.
- Q: What kind of binding does this edition of Medea have? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this edition of Medea published? A: This edition of Medea was published on November 29, 2005.
- Q: What is the significance of the character Medea in literature? A: Medea is often considered one of the first strong female protagonists in Western literature, raising questions about feminism and the consequences of revenge.
- Q: Does this edition include any additional notes or commentary? A: Yes, this edition contains sidebar notes that provide insights into aspects of the play that may be confusing to readers.
- Q: Is Medea suitable for modern readers? A: Yes, this edition is specifically designed to make Medea more accessible for modern readers.