Euripides' Medea, in this Wayne translation, is a poignant and powerful play that explores the complexities of love, betrayal, and revenge. The translation captures the emotional depth and intensity of the original Greek text, making it accessible to a modern audience while staying true to the spirit of Euripides' work.

The character of Medea is both sympathetic and terrifying, her actions driven by a mix of heartbreak and rage. The play raises thought-provoking questions about justice, morality, and the nature of love, leaving the audience to grapple with the consequences of Medea's actions.

The way that the translation brings out the poetic beauty of Euripides' language is admirable, adding to the overall impact of the play. The dialogue is sharp and engaging, drawing the reader in from the very first page and keeping them engrossed until the shocking conclusion.

Overall, this translation of Medea is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek tragedy or timeless stories of human emotion and conflict. Euripides' classic play is as relevant today as it was in ancient Greece, and this translation does justice to its enduring power and significance.

Book Description:
Medea is an ancient Greek tragedy written by Euripides, based upon the myth of Jason and Medea and first produced in 431 BCE. The plot centers on the actions of Medea, a barbarian and the wife of Jason; she finds her position in the Greek world threatened as Jason leaves her for a Greek princess of Corinth. Medea takes vengeance on Jason by killing Jason's new wife as well as her own children with him, after which she escapes to Athens to start a new life. Considered shocking to the playwright's contemporaries, Medea and the suite of plays that it accompanied in the City Dionysia festival came last in the festival that year. Nonetheless the play remained part of the tragedic repertoire, and experienced renewed interest with the emergence of the feminist movement, because of its nuanced and sympathetic portrayal of Medea's struggle to take charge of her own life in a male-dominated world. The play has remained the most frequently performed Greek tragedy through the 20th century.