Aeschylus
Oresteia (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199537815
- author:
- Aeschylus
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.56 x 2.03 x 12.95 centimetres
- Genre:
- Plays, playscripts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Agamemnon *Libation Bearers *Eumenides Aeschylus' Oresteia is a masterpiece of Greek tragedy that has endured for centuries. This family history explores the cycle of violence and suffering that repeats itself through generations, as decreed by Fate and the gods. The story begins with the murder of Agamemnon by his wife Clytemnestra, setting in motion a chain of events that ultimately leads to the avenging of his death by their son Orestes. A turning point comes when Orestes appeals to the goddess Athena, saving him from his mother's wrath and breaking the cycle of bloodshed. This annotated edition seeks to preserve both the majesty of the theatre and the literary qualities of this iconic work. With expert introductions and helpful notes, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the interconnected scenes, ideas, and language that make Oresteia so unique.
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