‘Euripides’ ‘Family Reunion Plays’ and their Socio-Political Resonances’, in B. Zimmermann- A. Markantonatos (eds) Crisis on Stage: Tragedy and Comedy in Late Fifth-Century Athens. Berlin-New York, 239-50 By Ioanna Karamanou

https://www.academia.edu/386768/_Euripides_Family_Reunion_Plays_and_their_Socio_Political_Resonances_in_B_Zimmermann_A_Markantonatos_eds_Crisis_on_Stage_Tragedy_and_Comedy_in_Late_Fifth_Century_Athens_Berlin_New_York_239_50?nav_from=2f067e2b-b299-4de2-90cf-bff57816285e Euripides' family reunion plays reflect the socio-political climate of late fifth-century Athens, particularly during the Peloponnesian War. The dramatist intricately weaves personal themes of family and kinship with broader civic ideologies, addressing the ethical dissolution and social insecurity of his time. By exploring lesser-known plots, this paper argues that these works engage with urgent issues of Athenian civic consciousness and foreshadow the impending crisis. ...