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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

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.

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

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.

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

"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.)

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

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

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

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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

Les sept contre Th bes / Eschyle; expliqu s, annot s et revus pour la traduction fran aise, par M. Materne, ...]
Date de l' dition originale: 1860
Collection: Les Auteurs grecs expliqu s d'apr s une m thode nouvelle par deux traductions fran aises...

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No detailed description available for "Scholia in septem adversus Thebas continens".

Aeschyli Septem Contra Thebas: Ad Fidem Manuscriptorum (1829) est liber Aeschyli, poetae Graeci, qui scripsit fabulam Septem Contra Thebas. In hac fabula, septem fratres Thebanorum ad urbem Thebas dirigitur, sed una ex sororibus oraculum dicit eam urbem non posse defendere nisi... Read Full Overview