This book offers a new and accurate translation of Euripides' classic work, Alcestis. It remains faithful to the original text while making it more accessible to modern readers. The play tells the story of Alcestis, who sacrifices herself to save her husband's life, and the emotional turmoil that ensues. This is a must-read for fans of Greek tragedy and those who enjoy exploring complex human relationships. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.