Euripides: Three Plays (Penguin Classics)
Euripides’ Three Plays is a Penguin Classics collection of Alcestis, Hippolytus and Iphigenia in Tauris. It brings together three dramas ranging from satire and tragicomedy to tragedy, with themes of human nature, gender and forces beyond human control.
At a glance
- Contains Alcestis, Hippolytus and Iphigenia in Tauris.
- The collection spans an early drama with satirical and comic passages, a tragicomedy and a tragedy.
- The plays explore human vulnerability, gender and forces beyond human control.
Reference price: £12.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Three Euripides plays are gathered in one compact, 165-page edition.
- The distinct dramatic modes offer varied entry points, from tragicomedy to tragedy.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Penguin Classics |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 28 Nov. 1972 |
| Edition | Revised |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 165 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0140440313 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-0140440317 |
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 1.5 x 19.8 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 200 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers exploring ancient Greek drama through three plays by Euripides.
- Those interested in tragedy, tragicomedy and themes of gender and human agency.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate customer ratings lean strongly towards the upper star categories, with a small minority at the lowest rating. This suggests broadly favourable overall sentiment, but the listing provides no comment details, so it cannot show what readers valued or explain lower ratings. The three-play selection and compact listed length may help buyers considering a focused introduction to Euripides, but ratings alone do not establish translation quality or suitability.
Frequently asked questions
Which plays are included?
The collection contains Alcestis, Hippolytus and Iphigenia in Tauris.
What language and edition are listed?
The listing specifies an English-language revised edition.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 165 pages.
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