Aeschylus Persae (1922)

Book Overview

Aeschylus Persae is a book written by M. R. Ridley and published in 1922. It is a translation of the ancient Greek play ""Persae"" by Aeschylus, one of the most prominent playwrights of ancient Greece. The play is set after the Battle of Salamis, where the Persians were defeated by the Greeks. It tells the story of the Persian King Xerxes and his court as they receive news of the devastating defeat. The play explores themes of pride, hubris, and the consequences of war. Ridley's translation is considered to be one of the most accurate and faithful to the original text, and is widely used in academic settings for the study of ancient Greek literature. The book includes an introduction by Ridley, as well as notes and commentary to aid readers in understanding the play and its historical context.This Book Is In English.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: 1160771545
• ISBN13: 9781160771542
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"