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Los siete contra Tebas es el t tulo de una tragedia de Esquilo datada en 467 a. C. Obtuvo el primer puesto en las Dionisias, y formaba parte de una tetralog a compuesta por las tragedias Layo y Edipo, y por el drama sat rico Esfinge, obras todas ellas perdidas.

Seven against Thebes (Hepta epi Thebas), which was performed in 467 BC, has the theme of the interference of the gods in human affairs It also marks the first known appearance in Aeschylus's work of a theme which would continue through his plays, that of the polis (the city)... Read Full Overview

The formidable talents of Anthony Hecht, one of the most gifted of contemporary American poets, and Helen Bacon, a classical scholar, are here brought to bear on this vibrant translation of Aeschylus' much underrated tragedy The Seven Against Thebes. The third and only remaining... Read Full Overview

Oedipus's sons vie for the Theban crown. The victor, Eteocles, expels his brother, Polyneices, who flees to Argos and recruits a force of 7 champions to lead an assault on Thebes, with tragic results.

A major edition of Aeschylus' play, the Septem Contra Thebas or Seven Against Thebes, providing a significantly new text, introduction, and full scale commentary. The book deals comprehensively with every important aspect of the play, both in detail and in overview, and offers... Read Full Overview

"Los siete contra Tebas", de Esquilo. Esquilo fue un dramaturgo griego, predecesor de S focles y Eur pides, es considerado como el primer gran representante de la tragedia griega (525a.C.-456a.C.)

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First performed in 467 BCE, Seven Against Thebes is Aeschylus's tragic dramatization of the final conflict between the sons of Oedipus, culminating in civil war at the gates of Thebes.

The play presents the siege of the city by seven Argive champions,... Read Full Overview

Oedipus's sons vie for the Theban crown. The victor, Eteocles, expels his brother, Polyneices, who flees to Argos and recruits a force of 7 champions to lead an assault on Thebes, with tragic results.

Though the Septem has been the focus of much scholarly attention in recent decades, this powerful drama remains difficult for modern readers and presents great problems of text and interpretation. The text of this major edition differs substantially from other current versions... Read Full Overview

This is trilogy of Geek tragedies written by Aeschylus which has been culturally important knowledge base of civilisation. The work was translated by E.D.A Morshead a classic English scholar in 19th century.We have formatted the book for an easy reading experience if you enjoy... Read Full Overview

First performed in 467 BCE, Seven Against Thebes is Aeschylus's tragic dramatization of the final conflict between the sons of Oedipus, culminating in civil war at the gates of Thebes.

The play presents the siege of the city by seven Argive champions,... Read Full Overview

WORK IS IN FRENCH

This book is a reproduction of a work published before 1920 and is part of a collection of books reprinted and edited by Hachette Livre, in the framework of a partnership with the National Library of France, providing the opportunity... Read Full Overview

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I s ngrousi ton d o yion tou Id poda nai to th ma ton Ept ep Th vas. Met tin apok lipsi ton phrikt n pr xe n tou, o Id podas phise ton thr no stous d o yious tou, ton Eteokl kai ton Polin ki. Ek ni simph nisan na kiverno n ti Th va enall x. Ost so, tan rthe i sir tou... Read Full Overview

Aischylos: Die Sieben gegen Theben Vollst ndige Neuausgabe mit einer Biographie des Autors. Herausgegeben von Karl-Maria Guth. Berlin 2016. Umschlaggestaltung von Thomas Schultz-Overhage unter Verwendung des Bildes: Giovanni Silvagni, Eteokles und Polyneikes, um 1800. Gesetzt... Read Full Overview