Iphigenia in Tauris
Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Description: <p><strong>Iphigenia in Tauris</strong> is Goethe's adaptation of Euripides' ancient Greek tragedy, Iphigeneia en Taurois. This reworking was completed in 1786, and has captivated for its brilliant composition and psychological depth, encompassing themes such as personal integrity and responsibility.</p> <p>In the play Iphigenia has been serving the goddess Diana for many years as a priestess in her temple on the island of Tauris, although she does so against her will, as she feels lonely and longs for some event to occur that will allow her to return to Greece and be reunited with her family.</p> <p>When her brother Orestes arrives on the island and must be sacrificed to the goddess, Iphigenia must choose between duty and her own desires. In the end, Iphigenia manages to avoid the deadly outcome, convincing the king to give them their freedom and return to Greece in peace.</p>
Pages: 82
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