Perfect in and out of the classroom as well as for theatrical performance, this faithful translation succeeds like no other. This article is about the Greek mythological figure. Stallings examines the complex and multifaceted Medea in patriarchal ancient Greece. For the 21st-century comedy film character created by Tyler Perry, see Madea. An introduction by classicist and poet A.E. It is set in Corinth, where, long before the beginning of the play, Jason and Medea have arrived as exiles. In this stunning translation, poet Charles Martin captures the rhythms of Euripides' original text through contemporary rhyme and meter that speak directly to modern readers. First performed in 431 BC and not well received by its original audience, Euripides’ Medea is nowadays considered one of the best, most controversial and most haunting Ancient Greek tragedies. At its center is Medea herself, a character who refuses definition: Is she a hero, a witch, a psychopath, a goddess? All that can be said for certain is that she is a woman who has loved, has suffered, and will stop at nothing for vengeance. A barbarian woman brought to Corinth and there abandoned by her Greek husband, Medea seeks vengeance on Jason and is willing to strike out against his new wife and family-even slaughtering the sons she has born him. Renowned poet and acclaimed translator Charles Martin faithfully captures Euripides's dramatic tone and style in this searing tale of revenge and sacrifice.The Medea of Euripides is one of the greatest of all Greek tragedies and arguably the one with the most significance today.
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