Orestes: A Tragedy (1910)

By Richard Le Gallienne

Book Overview

Orestes: A Tragedy is a play written by Richard Le Gallienne and first published in 1910. The play is based on the Greek myth of Orestes, the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, who is haunted by the Furies after he kills his mother in revenge for her murder of his father. In the play, Orestes is tormented by guilt and madness as he struggles to come to terms with his actions and the consequences they have brought upon him. The play explores themes of justice, revenge, and the conflict between duty and personal morality. It is a powerful and thought-provoking work that has been praised for its poetic language and intense emotional depth. Orestes: A Tragedy is a classic of modern drama and a must-read for anyone interested in Greek mythology, tragedy, or the human condition.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: 1437027369
• ISBN13: 9781437027365
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"