The Agamemnon Of Aeschylus: With A Metrical Translation And Notes Critical And Illustrative (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163272299)

The Agamemnon of Aeschylus is a play that tells the story of Agamemnon, the king of Mycenae, who returns home after winning the Trojan War. However, his wife, Clytemnestra, plots to kill him in revenge for sacrificing their daughter, Iphigenia, to the gods. The play explores themes of justice, revenge, and the consequences of actions.This edition of the play includes a metrical translation and critical and illustrative notes. The translation aims to capture the poetic beauty of the original Greek text, while the notes provide context and analysis of the play's themes, characters, and historical significance. The critical notes also examine the play's literary and dramatic techniques, such as its use of imagery, symbolism, and dramatic irony.Overall, The Agamemnon of Aeschylus is a classic work of Greek tragedy that continues to captivate readers and audiences with its timeless themes and powerful storytelling.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: Aeschylus
ISBN-10: 1163272299
ISBN-13: 9781163272299
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 268
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d