The Alcestiad
Download or Read eBook The Alcestiad PDF written by Thornton Wilder and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1977 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Thornton Wilder |
Publisher | : HarperCollins Publishers |
Total Pages | : 178 |
Release | : 1977 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015020701432 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Alcestiad by : Thornton Wilder
Book excerpt: The Alcestiad by Thornton Wilder tells the story of Admetus, King of Thessaly (rich in horses), his wife Alcestis, and the triumphs and tragedies they endure as favorites of the god Apollo. Every major event in their marriage is a direct result of the interference of Apollo, though this is not made clear in The Alcestiad. Rather, the extent of Apollo’s involvement is made clear in the accompanying satyr play, The Drunken Sisters. --readingandruminations.wordpress.com.