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Hippolytus
Book • 1962
Euripides' "Hippolytus" is a Greek tragedy that explores themes of love, revenge, and the destructive power of jealousy.
The play centers on Hippolytus, the son of Theseus, who is devoted to the hunt and rejects Aphrodite's advances.
Aphrodite, enraged by his rejection, causes Phaedra, Hippolytus' stepmother, to fall madly in love with him.
Phaedra's unrequited love and her subsequent suicide lead to Hippolytus's unjust death.
The play is known for its exploration of complex emotions and its tragic consequences.
The play's exploration of love, jealousy, and the destructive power of unchecked emotions remains relevant today.
Its enduring appeal lies in its exploration of the human condition and its tragic consequences.
The play centers on Hippolytus, the son of Theseus, who is devoted to the hunt and rejects Aphrodite's advances.
Aphrodite, enraged by his rejection, causes Phaedra, Hippolytus' stepmother, to fall madly in love with him.
Phaedra's unrequited love and her subsequent suicide lead to Hippolytus's unjust death.
The play is known for its exploration of complex emotions and its tragic consequences.
The play's exploration of love, jealousy, and the destructive power of unchecked emotions remains relevant today.
Its enduring appeal lies in its exploration of the human condition and its tragic consequences.
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Armand D'Angour

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