Iphigenia: Or The Sail! The Seer!! And The Sacrifice!!! (1866) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120630926)

Iphigenia: Or The Sail! The Seer!! And The Sacrifice!!! is a book written by Edward Nolan and published in 1866. The book is a retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Iphigenia, the daughter of Agamemnon who was sacrificed to the gods to ensure a successful voyage to Troy. The story follows the journey of the Greek fleet as they prepare to set sail for Troy. The seer Calchas predicts that the voyage will be unsuccessful unless Agamemnon sacrifices his daughter Iphigenia to the goddess Artemis. Agamemnon reluctantly agrees to the sacrifice, but is haunted by guilt and regret as he watches his daughter being led to her death.The book explores themes of sacrifice, duty, and the consequences of one's actions. It also delves into the psychology of the characters, particularly Agamemnon, as he grapples with the decision to sacrifice his own daughter.Overall, Iphigenia: Or The Sail! The Seer!! And The Sacrifice!!! is a thought-provoking retelling of a classic myth that continues to resonate with readers today.Also Contains Romeo And Juliet, Or The Shaming Of The True.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.

Author: Edward Nolan
ISBN-10: 1120630924
ISBN-13: 9781120630926
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/21/2009
Pages: 66
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d