The influence of Euripides on the development of the dramatic genre cannot be overstated. Along with Sophocles and Aeschylus he is regarded as one of the three great Greek tragedians from classical antiquity. One of the most important of Euripides' surviving dramas is "Medea", the story of its title character, the wife of Jason of the Argonauts, who seeks revenge upon her unfaithful husband when he abandons her for a another bride. Set in Corinth...

Presents five plays by fifth-century B.C. dramatist Euripides on such themes as murder, betrayal, and war, and includes explanatory notes, a bibliography, and a glossary of mythological and geographical names.

In professional and student theater alike, a good monlogue can often mean the difference between a "Thank you. Next!"and a call-back. But sometimes its hard for an aspiring actor to find the absolutely right audition piece that suits his or her personal style, type or age group. Monologues For Young Actors is a unique and invaluable collection of dramatic speeches from some of the worlds greatest plays -- chosen specifically for actors in their teens...