EURIPIDES

  • Era: 480 - 406 BCE
  • Location: Greece
  • Categories: LITERATURE, PHILOSOPHY

Though only 18/19 of some 80/90 complete plays have survived, he was one of the most prolific of classical Greek dramatists. He is described as a ‘tragedian’ but there’s also humour. His three main themes are women, war and religion.  

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