The Tragedies of Euripides: Hecuba, Orestes, Phoenissae, Medea, Hippolytus, Alcestis, Bacchae, Heraclidae

Euripides is known for reshaping the formal structure of Athenian tragedy through his portrayal of strong female characters and intelligent slaves and by satirizing many heroes of Greek mythology. His plays are modern by comparison with those of his contemporaries, focusing on the inner lives and motives of his characters in a way previously unknown to Greek audiences.