Andromache: A Play In Three Acts (1913)

Andromache: A Play in Three Acts is a drama written by Gilbert Murray and first published in 1913. The play is based on the ancient Greek mythological figure of Andromache, the wife of Hector, the Trojan prince who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War. The story of Andromache is one of grief, loss, and the struggle to survive in a world torn apart by war and violence.The play is set in the aftermath of the Trojan War, as Andromache is taken captive by the Greek conquerors and forced to live as a slave. She is haunted by the memories of her husband and their son, who was killed by the Greeks, and struggles to come to terms with her new life. Meanwhile, her former captor, Neoptolemus, who has taken her as his concubine, is torn between his duty to his father and his growing feelings for Andromache.The play explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of war, as well as the struggles of women in a patriarchal society. Murray's writing is poetic and lyrical, with powerful imagery and vivid descriptions of the characters and their emotions. Andromache: A Play in Three Acts is a timeless classic of Greek drama, and a must-read for anyone interested in the literature and mythology of ancient Greece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.