The Dramas Of Aeschylus (1890)

By Aeschylus and Anna Swanwick

Book Overview

The Dramas of Aeschylus is a collection of plays by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus, translated into English by E.D.A. Morshead and first published in 1890. The collection includes seven of Aeschylus' most famous works, including The Persians, Seven Against Thebes, and The Oresteia. Each play is a masterpiece of Greek tragedy, exploring themes of fate, justice, and the relationship between humans and the gods. The Persians tells the story of the Persian defeat at the Battle of Salamis, while Seven Against Thebes depicts the conflict between two brothers for the throne of Thebes. The Oresteia is a trilogy that follows the story of the House of Atreus, including the murder of Agamemnon by his wife Clytemnestra and her subsequent punishment by their son Orestes. Morshead's translation captures the beauty and power of Aeschylus' language, making this collection a must-read for anyone interested in Greek literature and drama.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: 116513277X
• ISBN13: 9781165132775
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 534 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"