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The Oresteia Trilogy (Unabridged English Translation)
Author | : Aeschylus |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 167 |
Release | : 2023-12-19 |
Genre | : Drama |
ISBN | : |
Aeschylus, a prominent ancient Greek tragedian, masterfully crafted The Oresteia Trilogy, consisting of Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Eumenides. This epic trilogy delves into the themes of justice, vengeance, fate, and the evolution of societal order. Aeschylus employs rich imagery, complex characters, and poetic language to explore the complexities of human nature and the consequences of actions. The Oresteia Trilogy is considered a foundational work of Western literature, showcasing Aeschylus's unparalleled talent for storytelling and philosophical exploration within the dramatic context of Greek tragedy. Aeschylus, often referred to as the 'father of tragedy,' drew inspiration from his own experiences as a soldier and his deep engagement with the cultural and political issues of his time. His profound understanding of human psychology and morality is evident throughout the trilogy, as he challenges traditional notions of justice and retribution. I highly recommend The Oresteia Trilogy to readers interested in classical literature, Greek mythology, and philosophical reflections on the human condition. Aeschylus's timeless work continues to resonate with audiences today, offering profound insights into the complexities of ethics and the enduring struggle for justice.
Oresteia
Author | : Aeschylus, |
Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | : 321 |
Release | : 2008-11-13 |
Genre | : Drama |
ISBN | : 019953781X |
The Oresteian trilogy (Agamemnon, Libation Bearers, Eumenides) established the themes of Greek tragedy - the inexorable nature of Fate, the relationship between justice, revenge, and religion. The plays dramatize the murder of Agamemnon by his wife Clytemnestra, the revenge of her son Orestes, and his judgement by the court of Athens. This new translation seeks to preserve the plays' qualities as theatre and as literature.
The Oresteia
Author | : Aeschylus |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2014-06-19 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1472526791 |
Hugh Lloyd-Jones's classic translation of Aeschylus's tragic cycle, The Oresteia, now available in the Bloomsbury Revelations series.
Hunting for Justice
Author | : Kalliopi Nikolopoulou |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2025-03 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
Utilizes Greek tragedy to investigate the fundamentally arbitrary and violent nature of justice.
Regents' Proceedings
Author | : University of Michigan. Board of Regents |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 2040 |
Release | : 1966 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
The Oresteia Trilogy (Unabridged English Translation)
Author | : Aeschylus |
Publisher | : DigiCat |
Total Pages | : 165 |
Release | : 2022-06-12 |
Genre | : Poetry |
ISBN | : |
The trilogy known as The Oresteia, consists of the three tragedies Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers and The Eumenides. This trilogy of plays, written a number of years B.C.E., dramatizes one of the earliest, most culturally significant myths of Ancient Greek civilization—how a series of revenge/power-motivated murders in the family of King Agamemnon of Mycenae eventually leads to the establishment of democratic justice. One of the few surviving complete examples of Classical Greek drama, the trilogy is populated by archetypal characters, whose actions explore themes relating to the nature and purpose of revenge, and the relationship between humanity and spirituality (the gods). Aeschylus was the earliest of the great Greek tragedians and the principal creator of Greek drama. He is called the 'Father of Tragedy'.
The Oresteia Trilogy
Author | : Aeschylus |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 161 |
Release | : 2012-03-02 |
Genre | : Drama |
ISBN | : 0486112543 |
DIVClassic trilogy by great tragedian concerns the bloody history of the House of Atreus. Grand style, rich diction and dramatic dialogue. Still powerful after 2500 years. /div
The Oresteia: Agamemnon, Women at the Graveside, Orestes in Athens
Author | : Aeschylus |
Publisher | : Liveright Publishing |
Total Pages | : 190 |
Release | : 2018-10-23 |
Genre | : Drama |
ISBN | : 1631494678 |
This spellbinding, groundbreaking translation reenergizes Aeschylus’ enduring saga of split loyalties, bloody sacrifice, and the efforts to bring peace after generations of strife. The most renowned of Aeschylus’ tragedies and one of the foundational texts of Western literature, the Oresteia trilogy is about cycles of deception and brutality within the ruling family of Argos. In Agamemnon, afflicted queen Clytemnestra awaits her husband’s return from war to commit a terrible act of retribution for the murder of her daughter. The next two plays, radically retitled here as The Women at the Graveside and Orestes in Athens, deal with the aftermath of the regicide, Orestes’ search to avenge his father’s death, and the ceaseless torment of the young prince. A powerful discourse on the formation of democracy after a period of violent chaos, The Oresteia has long illuminated the tensions between loyalty to one’s family and to the greater community. Now, Oliver Taplin’s “vivid and accessible translation” (Victoria Mohl) captures the lyricism of the original, in what is sure to be a classic for generations to come.