The poet of passions, Martin Hose, a classical philologist and internationally renowned literary scholar, presents a modern portrayal of the life and work of Euripides. The tragedies of this significant Greek poet continue to resonate with readers and theatergoers today due to their enduring relevance. The secret of their powerful impact—Euripides' empathy for the suffering and despair of both perpetrators and victims—is illuminated in this volume. None of the great tragic poets of antiquity seems more modern than the Athenian Euripides (5th century BC). Many of his plays—including Electra, Hecuba, Iphigenia in Tauris, Medea, and The Bacchae—have become integral parts of our cultural memory and regularly appear on theater schedules. They continually confront us with their unbroken relevance.