Andromache A Play in Three Acts(Paperback, Gilbert Murray)
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The play is a reimagining of the ancient Greek myth of Andromache, the widow of Hector, who faces the turmoil of the aftermath of the Trojan War. Set in the aftermath of the war, the play explores themes of grief, love, revenge, and the impact of war on individuals and families.In this version, Andromache is caught in a tragic struggle between loyalty to her deceased husband, Hector, and her own survival in a world shaped by war. She has been captured by the Greeks and is being forced into a new life as a concubine to Neoptolemus, the son of Achilles. The plot revolves around Andromache's desperate efforts to protect her son, and her moral dilemma as she navigates the conflicting desires for vengeance and justice.