Aeschylus

Persians (Classics Companions)

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ISBN 13:: 9781853991271
author:: Aeschylus
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Bristol Classical Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1991
Pages:: 136
Dimensions:: 21.5 x 13.9 x 0.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, General, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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Aeschylus: Persians The first surviving Greek tragedy, The Persians tells the story of the Persian king's defeat at the hands of the Greeks in 480 BC. Set in the Persian capital of Susa, this play explores the theme of defeat and its aftermath. Translated by Anthony J. Podlecki, this edition is accompanied by a comprehensive introduction and notes that provide valuable insights into the conventions of idiom and imagery, legend and allusion. The book offers a detailed analysis of the play's structure and relationship to possible antecedents, making it an ideal choice for students of drama and literature. This translation and commentary provides a nuanced understanding of Aeschylus' work, shedding light on the complexities of this ancient Greek tragedy.

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