Euripidove drame: Knjiga druga

The second volume of Euripides' plays published in Croatian at the beginning of the 20th century. This edition brings a selection of significant tragedies by the great Greek playwright, including Helen, Heracles, Heracles' Children, Hippolytus, Iphigenia at Aulis and Iphigenia at Tauris.

In these plays, Euripides shows his recognizable modernity and psychological depth. Through characters such as Hippolytus, Medea or Iphigenia, he explores complex human passions, the conflict of duty and desire, the suffering of the innocent, and critically examines traditional myths and the role of the gods in human life. His characters are not idealized heroes, but living people driven by emotions, doubts and inner conflicts.

The book presents Euripides as the most realistic of the three great Athenian tragedians, who brought drama closer to the common man and openly questioned social norms, war, women's fate and religious conventions. Of particular note are the subtle irony, philosophical reflection and strong female characters that made Euripides the most contemporary Greek playwright.

The 1920 edition is an important part of the Croatian reception of ancient literature. The translation was made with special attention to the dramatic power and poetic beauty of the original, which makes it suitable for both reading and theatrical use.