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Hecuba, by Euripides, is a powerful and moving tragedy from ancient Greece. The play explores themes of revenge, suffering, and the consequences of war through the experiences of Hecuba, the former queen of Troy. As she faces the loss of her children and the destruction of her city, Hecuba transforms from a grieving mother into a figure of vengeful rage. This timeless work of classical literature offers a profound reflection on the human condition and the devastating effects of conflict. Euripides' masterful storytelling and poignant portrayal of Hecuba's plight continue to resonate with audiences today, ensuring the play's enduring appeal and historical significance. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.