Aeschylus

The Complete Aeschylus: The Oresteia

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ISBN 13:
9780199753635
author:
Aeschylus
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
language:
English
Publication Year:
2011
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
20.2 x 13.6 x 1.7 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£15.05

Description

Aeschylus' Oresteia: A Timeless Tragedy Trilogy The only ancient tragic trilogy to survive, Aeschylus' Oresteia is one of the foundational texts of Western culture. This new translation brings to life the poetry and enduring human truth of Aeschylus' work, tracing the evolution of justice in human society from blood vengeance to the rule of law. Faithful to the strangeness of the original Greek, this translation honors the music of the language, bringing into unforgettable English the Aeschylean vision of a world fraught with spiritual and political tensions. The trilogy consists of Agamemnon, Libation Bearers, and Eumenides, each exploring the complexities of human nature and the consequences of our actions. With its poetic intensity, rich metaphorical texture, and verbal density, this translation is a powerful exploration of the human condition.

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