The Iphigenia in Tauris of Euripides

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Euripides, a prominent tragedian of classical Athens, is renowned for his significant contribution to ancient Greek drama, with eighteen or nineteen of his plays surviving largely intact. His works, which include substantial fragments of other plays, gained popularity during the Hellenistic Age, establishing him as a key figure in ancient literary education alongside Homer and others. His unique approach to tragedy helped shape the genre, making him one of the most influential playwrights of his time.