Aeschylus
The Oresteia (Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, The Eumenides) Classics S.
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140443332
- author:
- Aeschylus
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1977
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 12.8 x 1.4 x 19.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Drama texts: classical, early & medieval
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Oresteia: A Trilogy of Tragedy and Transformation Aeschylus' groundbreaking trilogy explores the dark and troubled world of ancient Greece, where the cycle of violence and revenge threatens to consume the royal family of Argos. In Agamemnon, the king's decision to sacrifice his daughter sets off a chain of events that will have far-reaching consequences. The Libation Bearers and The Eumenides follow, each one a masterful exploration of the human condition, as the characters grapple with the consequences of their actions and the emergence of a new society. Through its elegant and subtle discourse, The Oresteia offers a profound meditation on the tensions between family and law, and the struggle to find a path towards justice and redemption. This translation, by Robert Fagles, is accompanied by an introduction, notes, and glossary, making it an authoritative and accessible introduction to one of the greatest works of Greek drama. With its powerful and thought-provoking themes, The Oresteia is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in classical literature and the enduring power of drama to explore the human condition.
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