In this new translation of Euripides' celebrated Greek tragedy WS Merwin & George E Dimock Jr offer a compelling look at the devastating consequence of 'man's inhumanity to man' A stern critique of Greek culture Iphigeneia at Aulis condemns the Trojan War by depicting the power of political ambition & the ensuing repercussions of thoughtlessly falling to the will of constituency The translation impressively re-creates the broad array of moral & emotional tones conveyed by Euripides with a comprehensive introduction notes on the text & a glossary of mythical & geographical terms