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Alcestis V1 is a play written by Blanche Warre Cornish and originally published in 1873. The play is based on the Greek myth of Alcestis, a woman who sacrifices herself to save her husband's life. The story follows the events leading up to Alcestis' sacrifice, as well as the aftermath of her death and the impact it has on those around her. The play explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the human condition, and is considered a classic work of literature. This edition of Alcestis V1 features an introduction and notes by the editor, as well as a glossary of Greek terms and names to aid in understanding the play's historical context.In Two Volumes.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.