42 pages • 1 hour read
SenecaMedea
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 49A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Medea by Seneca recounts the story of Medea, who, feeling betrayed after her husband Jason abandons her to marry the Corinthian princess, Creusa, plots a dramatic and bloody revenge. Medea uses poisoned gifts to kill Creusa and Creon, and ultimately, she kills her own children before escaping Corinth on a chariot summoned through her magical powers. The play includes references to the violent death of children.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Seneca's Medea showcases intense emotions and tragic themes. Critics praise its potent dialogue and psychological depth, capturing Medea's vengeful anguish vividly. However, some find the language overly complex and the pace uneven. Overall, it remains a compelling exploration of human wrath and suffering.
Who Should Read Medea?
Readers who appreciate Medea by Seneca typically enjoy classical literature, Greek tragedies, and philosophical themes. Comparable to fans of Sophocles' Oedipus Rex and Euripides' Medea, these readers are often intrigued by intense emotional conflicts and moral dilemmas within a historical context.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Play: Tragedy
Mythology
Philosophy
Emotions/Behavior: Revenge
Identity: Femininity
Relationships: Family
Ancient Rome
Classical Period
Philosophy