Clytaemnestra: A Tragedy (1903)

By Arnold F Graves

Book Overview

Clytaemnestra: A Tragedy is a play written by Arnold F. Graves and first published in 1903. The play is based on the Greek myth of Clytaemnestra, the wife of Agamemnon and mother of Orestes. The story follows Clytaemnestra as she seeks revenge against her husband for sacrificing their daughter Iphigenia to the gods. The play explores themes of justice, revenge, and the consequences of actions. It is a tragic tale of a woman driven to commit a heinous act in the name of justice and the repercussions that follow. The play is a classic example of Greek tragedy, with a strong focus on character development and moral dilemmas. It is a thought-provoking read that will leave readers questioning the nature of justice and the limits of revenge.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: 116749704X
• ISBN13: 9781167497049
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"