The Bacchae and Other Plays (Penguin Classics)
The Bacchae and Other Plays is a Penguin Classics collection of five tragedies by Euripides. It brings together plays centred on family conflict, divine power, guilt, sacrifice and wartime espionage in an annotated English edition.
At a glance
- Includes The Bacchae, Phoenician Women, Orestes, Iphigenia at Aulis and Rhesus.
- The plays explore themes ranging from Oedipus's rival sons and a guilt-stricken matricide to Dionysus in disguise and the planned sacrifice of a princess.
- The annotated edition is in English and runs to 432 pages.
Reference price: £12.99
Price checked: 13 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Five Euripides tragedies are gathered in one volume, offering a varied selection of plots and themes.
- The annotation provides an edition feature for readers who want context while reading the plays.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Penguin Classics |
|---|---|
| Edition | Annotated |
| Publication date | 26 Jan. 2006 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 432 pages |
| Weight listed | 320 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 2.6 x 19.7 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 0140447261 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-0140447262 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers exploring Greek tragedy or Euripides through a multi-play collection.
- Students or general readers looking for an annotated English edition.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a modern novel, a single-play edition or a translation in another language.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate customer ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category and a smaller share spread across lower ratings. This suggests generally favourable reception in the rating data, but without review comments it cannot show what readers liked or disliked, or how well the annotations suit a particular reader.
Frequently asked questions
Which plays are included?
The listing names The Bacchae, Phoenician Women, Orestes, Iphigenia at Aulis and Rhesus.
Is this edition annotated?
Yes. The listing identifies it as an annotated edition in English.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 432 pages.
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