Explore the profound world of Aeschylus with this comprehensive collection featuring essential Greek tragedy plays. Delve into epic narratives such as The Persians, The Seven Against Thebes, and the timeless tale of Prometheus Bound, presented in this refined 3rd edition. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of ancient Greek plays.
Explore the comprehensive British Museum Catalogue of Printed Books focusing on the works of Aeschylus. This invaluable resource provides a detailed bibliography for scholars and enthusiasts of ancient Greek drama, highlighting various editions and translations within the museum's extensive collection.
Explore the enduring themes of justice, asylum, and human suffering in The Suppliant Maidens, a powerful ancient Greek tragedy by Aeschylus. This meticulously presented Scholars Choice Edition offers a vital resource for students and enthusiasts of classical literature, delving into the foundational narratives of Western drama and mythology.
Explore the profound literary evolution of revenge tragedy, tracing its powerful origins from the foundational Greek drama of Aeschylus. This journey navigates the genre's enduring themes of justice, retribution, and cyclical violence, culminating in a dramatic analysis of its ultimate societal implications, from ancient stages to an Armageddon-like confrontation.
Aeschylus's 'Seven Against Thebes' is a pivotal ancient Greek tragedy that dramatically portrays the catastrophic civil war between the twin sons of Oedipus, Eteocles and Polyneices, as they battle for control of Thebes. This powerful play delves into themes of fate, familial curse, and the devastating consequences of ambition, culminating in a fierce siege and the brothers' ultimate, tragic confrontation.
Aeschylus's *Libation Bearers* (Choephoroi) is the second play in his renowned Oresteia trilogy, following *Agamemnon*. It chronicles the return of Orestes, joined by his sister Electra, as they conspire to avenge their father Agamemnon's murder by their mother, Clytemnestra. The play explores profound themes of vengeance, justice, and the cyclical nature of a family curse, culminating in Orestes' matricide and the immediate onset of his guilt-driven torment by the Furies.
Explore Aeschylus's monumental Oresteia, the only surviving ancient Greek tragic trilogy, in this essential Penguin Classics edition. Comprising Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Eumenides, this masterpiece delves into themes of justice, revenge, and the evolution of law within the mythical house of Atreus, offering profound insights into the foundations of Western drama and moral thought.