The Agamemnon Of Aeschylus (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163406519)

""The Agamemnon of Aeschylus"" is a poetic translation of the ancient Greek play ""Agamemnon"" by Aeschylus, translated into English by Robert Browning. The play tells the story of the return of King Agamemnon from the Trojan War and his subsequent murder by his wife Clytemnestra and her lover Aegisthus. The translation captures the poetic language and dramatic intensity of the original work, while also providing modern readers with a clear and accessible version of the text. Browning's translation is considered a classic of English literature and a seminal work in the history of translation. This edition includes an introduction by the translator, as well as notes and commentary to help readers understand the context and meaning of the play. Overall, ""The Agamemnon of Aeschylus"" is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek drama or the history of literature.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: Robert Browning
ISBN-10: 1163406511
ISBN-13: 9781163406519
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 164
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d