Iphigenia In Tauris, From The German Of Goethe: With Original Poems (1851)

""Iphigenia in Tauris"" is a play written by the famous German poet and writer, Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe. The play is a retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Iphigenia, who was sacrificed by her father Agamemnon to appease the goddess Artemis during the Trojan War. In Goethe's version, Iphigenia has been saved by the goddess and is now living in Tauris, where she serves as a priestess. The play explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of love.This edition of the play includes original poems by Goethe, as well as a translation from the German into English. The poems are thought to be inspired by the play and explore similar themes. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in classical mythology, German literature, or the works of Goethe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.