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La Medea is a classic tragedy written by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and dramatist. This powerful play explores themes of revenge, passion, and the destructive consequences of unchecked emotions. The story centers on Medea, a woman scorned by her husband Jason, who seeks vengeance through unspeakable acts. Seneca's dramatic verse and philosophical insights delve into the depths of human nature, examining the conflict between reason and primal instincts. This edition brings Seneca's masterpiece to a modern audience, preserving the intensity and emotional depth of the original work. "La Medea" remains a significant work of classical literature, offering a timeless exploration of love, betrayal, and the dark side of humanity. Giorgio Maria Rapparini contributed to this edition. 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.