Aeschylus

Prometheus Bound

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ISBN 13:: 9780195061659
author:: Aeschylus
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Oxford University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1990
Pages:: 144
Genre:: Literature
Condition:: New
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Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus is a powerful and thought-provoking play that explores the complexities of human nature. Translated by James Scully, a poet and winner of the Lamont Poetry Prize, and C. John Herington, one of the world's foremost experts on ancient Greek drama, this version accentuates the play's true power and relevance to modern times.

Originally written as part of a tragic trilogy, Prometheus Bound is unique in including the extant fragments of its companion plays, offering a more complete understanding of Aeschylus' masterpiece. This translation provides a fresh perspective on a work that has captivated audiences for centuries.

a worthwhile read for anyone interested in classical drama and literature, Prometheus Bound is a compelling exploration of the human condition that continues to resonate with readers today.

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