
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original...

Reproduction of the original: Erechtheus by Algernon Charles Swinburne

Reproduction of the original: Erechtheus by Algernon Charles Swinburne

A gripping meditation in dramatic verse that reverberates with myth, memory, and moral consequence. Erechtheus unfolds as a tale in verse that places ancient Athens at the heart of a modern conscience, where power, sacrifice and fate collide with human longing. This is more than...




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Erechtheus: A Tragedy is a play written by Algernon Charles Swinburne and published in 1876. The play is based on the ancient Greek myth of King Erechtheus, who sacrifices his daughter to save Athens from invasion. Swinburne's version of the story explores themes of sacrifice,...


This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original...


This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for...

"Erechtheus" from Algernon Charles Swinburne. English poet, playwright, novelist, and critic (1837-1909).




Contents Include: Erechtheus - Chorus of Athenian Elders - Praxithea - Chthonia - Herald of Eumolpus - Messenger - Athenian Herald - Athena

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for...



