The Rhesus of Euripides

The Rhesus of Euripides, credited here to Unknown, offers a compact, stirring glimpse of myth and intrigue on the fringes of the Trojan War. Presented in Gilbert Murray’s rhyming English verse with illuminating explanatory notes, this short Greek drama brings together spies, night raids, and the fragile glory of heroes, all within the tight moral and martial world of classical tragedy. Set against the backdrop of Homeric legend, the play probes themes of honor, chance, and the precariousness of reputation as mortal ambition collides with the demands of war. Though brief, its vivid scenes and dramatic tension reflect the conventions of ancient Greek theatre while inviting questions about authorship and historical context—scholars have long debated whether the play belongs to Euripides’ hand or to a later imitator. Murray’s translation preserves poetic energy and makes the language and cultural references accessible to modern listeners, with notes that clarify the play’s place in the mythic cycle and in classical scholarship. Ideal for lovers of myths and legends, students of classical languages and drama, and fans of concise, thought-provoking tragedy, this audiobook is a clear, engaging way to experience a disputed but fascinating fragment of the Greek theatrical tradition.