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Iphigenia (Mythological character) -- Drama Books
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Iphigenia in Tauris
"Iphigenia in Tauris" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a verse drama written between 1779-1786, reworking Euripides' ancient Greek tragedy. Iphigenia serves as priestess to Diana on Tauris, saved from sacrifice by her father Agamemnon yet imprisoned by exile and longing for Greece. When King Thoas demands marriage, she refuses—but her refusal threatens to revive human sacrifice. Two Greek strangers arrive: her brother Orestes, cursed for murdering their mother, and his friend Pylades. Neither recognizes the other, yet their fates intertwine as an oracle's cryptic message drives them toward collision.
Euripides
The Iphigenia in Tauris of Euripides
"The Iphigenia in Tauris of Euripides" by Euripides is a drama written between 414 BC and 412 BC. Iphigenia, rescued from sacrifice by the goddess Artemis, serves as a priestess in a foreign land where she must ritually kill Greek strangers. When two captives arrive at her temple, she doesn't realize one is her brother Orestes, whom she believes dead. Their fated encounter sets in motion a desperate plan for escape and reunion.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Iphigenie auf Tauris
"Iphigenie auf Tauris" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a verse drama written in 1779 and revised in 1786. Based on Euripides' ancient tragedy, it follows Iphigenie, rescued from sacrifice and now a priestess on the island of Tauris. She longs for her Greek homeland while serving King Thoas, who desires to marry her. When two mysterious strangers arrive—her brother Orest and his friend Pylades—a family cursed by generations of murder faces a chance at redemption, if only they can recognize each other.
Euripides
Iphigeneia i Aulis
"Iphigeneia i Aulis" by Euripides is a tragedy written between 408 and 406 BC. At Aulis, the Greek fleet cannot sail to Troy until Agamemnon sacrifices his daughter Iphigenia to appease the goddess Artemis. When Clytemnestra and Iphigenia arrive under false pretenses of a wedding to Achilles, they discover the horrifying truth. The play explores family loyalty versus military duty as Iphigenia faces her fate, while Clytemnestra's rage foreshadows the bloodshed that will follow Agamemnon home from war.
Euripides
Ιφιγένεια εν Αυλίδι
"Ιφιγένεια εν Αυλίδι" by Euripides is a Greek tragedy written between 408 and 406 BC. The Greek fleet waits at Aulis, unable to sail for Troy until commander Agamemnon appeases the goddess Artemis by sacrificing his daughter Iphigenia. When his wife Clytemnestra arrives with their daughter, believing she's to marry the warrior Achilles, she discovers the horrifying truth. As family members clash over Iphigenia's fate and the restless army threatens mutiny, an impossible choice must be made between personal loyalty and national honor.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Ifigenio en Taŭrido
"Ifigenio en Taŭrido" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a verse drama written between 1779-1786, reworking Euripides' ancient Greek tragedy. Saved from sacrifice by the goddess Diana, Iphigenia now serves as her priestess in Tauris, longing desperately for her Greek homeland. When King Thoas proposes marriage, she refuses—but her rejection threatens to restore the barbaric custom of human sacrifice. Meanwhile, her brother Orestes arrives with his friend Pylades on a divine mission, unaware that the priestess holds the key to lifting their family's deadly curse.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Iphigeneia Tauriissa: Viisinäytöksinen näytelmä
"Iphigeneia Tauriissa: Viisinäytöksinen näytelmä" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a reworking of Euripides' ancient Greek tragedy, first performed in 1779. Rescued from sacrifice by the goddess Diana, Iphigenia now serves as her priestess in Tauris, longing for home while King Thoas seeks her hand in marriage. When two Greek strangers arrive—her brother Orestes and his friend Pylades—neither recognizes the other. Orestes carries a family curse and seeks redemption through a cryptic oracle, while Iphigenia faces an impossible choice between duty and freedom.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Ιφιγένεια εν Ταύροις: Δράμα σε πράξεις πέντε
"Iφιγένεια εν Ταύροις: Δράμα σε πράξεις πέντε" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a dramatic work written in the late 18th century. The story revolves around the character Iphigenia, the daughter of Agamemnon, who finds herself in a foreign land where she serves as a priestess. The play explores themes of identity, freedom, and the struggles faced by women, all framed within a narrative enriched by Greek mythology. At the start of the drama, Iphigenia reflects on her life and the pain of being separated from her family and homeland. She expresses a deep sense of longing and resignation as she recalls her past and the circumstances that led to her captivity. The scene transitions to her interaction with Arcas, who seeks her guidance regarding the king, Thoas, who appears to have an interest in her. As she grapples with the complexities of her situation, the tension builds around her fate, hinting at the larger themes of sacrifice and destiny that will unfold throughout the drama.
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