Iphigenie auf Tauris

About “Iphigenie auf Tauris”

Iphigenia in Tauris is a play by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, based on the ancient Greek tragedy Iphigenia in Tauris by Euripides. Goethe's version adapts the original story, which centers on Iphigenia, a character from Greek mythology. The original Greek title translates to "Iphigenia among the Taurians," while Goethe's title, "Iphigenia in Tauris," refers to the region of the Tauri. The play reflects Goethe's engagement with classical themes and his reinterpretation of the myth within his own literary context. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)