Medea Resources
Websites
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This page provides a good overview of Aristotle's thoughts on tragedy. It's interesting to consider how Medea fits and also breaks Aristotle's definition of a tragedy.
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A great bio on Euripides from TheatreHistory.com.
Movie or TV Productions
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A modernized version for TV.
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Directed for TV by revolutionary director Lars von Trier.
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A TV version starring the famous Zoe Caldwell.
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Starring opera star Maria Callas.
Historical Documents
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Here's a link to a translation of the play. It's not the one we used, but it may be interesting to compare.
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Read what Aristotle had to say about tragedy.
Video
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Check out Judith Anderson as Medea.
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Here's Zoe Caldwell in the title role.
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The opera star plays the tortured Medea. The full movie is available on YouTube in 12 parts.
Images
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Here's a famous painting of Medea.
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Check out this creepy modern painting of Medea.
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Here's picture of the renowned Fiona Shaw playing Medea.