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Iphigenie auf Tauris (German Edition)
This is a retelling of the tragic destiny of Iphigenia the start of the fall of the House of Atreus in Greek myth. From that one act, sacrifying Iphigenia to the gods so the winds would permit the fleet to travel to Troy, Agammenon pushes on the first domino of a series ending with the end of his dynasty (see Orestes and Electra) in mayhem and blood. Racine twists the story so that the sacrifice is still offered but the ending is different. Agamemnon is shown as a caring father but weak man, Ulysses is... well... himself, cunning, coy and making sure things get done, Achilles is the noble but dimmed hero that was betrayed by his leader. Iphigenia is the strong, beloved daughter and tragic heroine. Very popular play at the time of its writing (1600's) but has become old fashioned and is rarely shown now. It was fun to revisit.
 - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe)