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Euripides

The Greek tragedian Euripides, referenced for his plays and characters.

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First appearance: lecture i introductory

Euripides shows up with force in Lecture II: Apprehension Versus Comprehension. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in the context of lost plays, such as the Sthenoboea, to illustrate the loss of works that were once highly regarded.
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Euripides first appears in 0003 lecture i introductory.

In Lecture II: Apprehension Versus Comprehension: Mentioned in the context of lost plays, such as the Sthenoboea, to illustrate the loss of works that were once highly regarded.

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