Aeschylos: Tragedies And Fragments (1909)

By Aeschylus

Book Overview

Aeschylos: Tragedies And Fragments is a book written by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus and published in 1909. The book is a collection of Aeschylus' most famous tragedies and fragments, including Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, The Eumenides, Prometheus Bound, and Seven Against Thebes. The tragedies are written in the traditional Greek style, with a chorus and three actors, and explore themes such as fate, justice, and the power of the gods. The fragments are incomplete works that provide insight into Aeschylus' writing process and the themes he was exploring. The book also includes an introduction by the translator, Gilbert Murray, which provides context for the plays and their historical significance. Overall, Aeschylos: Tragedies And Fragments is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature and drama.Two Volumes In One.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164198653
• ISBN13: 9781164198659
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"