A book review by Serafina Itano
L. Annaeus Seneca
-Medea-
Once again Seneca lay in labour pains and was delivered of a new drama. New? His latest literary offspring may be new, but the story itself is well known. This time the myth of Medea is Seneca's subject. Medea, daughter of King Aeëtes of Colchis, niece of Circe and granddaughter of the sun god Helios, married the hero Jason. Jason is the fellow you may remember as the leader of the Argonauts and their quest for the Golden Fleece. Jason leaves Medea when Creon, King of Corinth, offers him his daughter Glauce. Seneca's tragedy tells of how Medea gets her revenge on her husband for this betrayal. And, as usual, Seneca spices his drama with detailed described cruelty. If you are a fan of stories full of revenge, rage, magic and a few hearty murders, you will enjoy this book.
That said, it is the usual fare Seneca serves his readers and for that reason I give it: *** 3 out of 5 stars for a standard tragedy with an aged plot.
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