The Lyrical Dramas of Aeschylus

By Aeschylus

Book Overview

The Lyrical Dramas of Aeschylus is a collection of plays written by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus. The book includes seven of his most famous plays, including Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Eumenides, which are collectively known as the Oresteia trilogy. These plays are considered some of the greatest works of Western literature and are renowned for their powerful themes of justice, revenge, and the struggle between gods and mortals. Aeschylus is known for his use of lyrical language and his ability to create complex characters who grapple with moral dilemmas. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek literature, drama, or mythology.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: 1419141678
• ISBN13: 9781419141676
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"