I pray the gods to quit me of my toils, To close the watch I keep, this livelong year; For as a watch-dog lying, not at rest, Propped on one arm, upon the palace-roof Of Atreus' race, too long, too well...

Lo, the earth's bound and limitary land, The Scythian steppe, the waste untrod of men! Look to it now, Hephaestus-thine it is, Thy Sire obeying, this arch-thief to clench Against the steep-down precipice...

Sleep on! awake! what skills your sleep to me-- Me, among all the dead by you dishonoured-- Me from whom never, in the world of death, Dieth this curse, "'Tis she who smote and slew", And shamed and scorned...

In the ancient city of Argos, a chorus of young women, the Suppliant Maidens, flee their homeland seeking refuge from a forced marriage. They plead with the Argive king, Pelasgus, to protect them from...

In the ancient city of Argos, a chorus of women mourns the death of Agamemnon, their beloved king. As they pour libations to honor his memory, they are haunted by the ghost of Clytemnestra, Agamemnon's...

In the aftermath of the Trojan War, Agamemnon, victorious king of Mycenae, returns home to a treacherous fate. His vengeful wife, Clytemnestra, consumed by grief and lust for revenge, plots his downfall....

In the ancient city of Argos, the Furies, vengeful spirits of the underworld, relentlessly pursue Orestes, a young prince who has murdered his mother. Driven by madness and guilt, Orestes seeks refuge...

Aeschylus was a Greek playwright who is considered to be the father of tragedy. Aeschylus was believed to have written at least 70 plays but only 7 have survived. This collection includes the following...

Aeschylus was a Greek playwright who is considered to be the father of tragedy. Aeschylus was believed to have written at least 70 plays but only 7 have survived. This collection includes the following...

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Oresteia Trilogy (Unabridged English Translation)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The trilogy known as The Oresteia,...

Esquilo es la más antigua de las tres grandes tragedias griegas. Trece veces ganador del trágico concurso, es autor de unas 110 obras de teatro, de las cuales sólo siete nos han sido transmitidas. El...

Aeschylus is de oudste van de drie grote Griekse tragedies. Dertien keer winnaar van de tragische wedstrijd, hij is de auteur van ongeveer 110 toneelstukken, waarvan er slechts zeven aan ons zijn doorgegeven....

Aiskylos är den äldsta av de tre stora grekiska tragedians. Tretton vinnare av de tragiska händelserna, är han författare till ca 110 rum som vi bara sju var passerat. Den Aeschylus Teatern är mest känd...

Aischylos ist die älteste der drei großen griechischen Tragödien. Er ist dreizehnmaliger Gewinner des tragischen Wettbewerbs und Autor von rund 110 Theaterstücken, von denen uns nur sieben übertragen...

Eschilo è la più antica delle tre grandi tragedie greche. Tredici volte vincitore del tragico concorso, è autore di circa 110 opere teatrali, di cui solo sette ci sono state trasmesse. Il teatro di Eschilo...

Aeschylus er den eldste av de tre store greske tragedians. Tretten ganger vinner av de tragiske konkurranser, er han forfatter av ca 110 rom som vi bare syv ble vedtatt. Den Aeschylus teater er først...

Ésquilo é a mais antiga das três grandes tragédias gregas. Treze vezes vencedor do trágico concurso, é o autor de cerca de 110 peças, das quais apenas sete nos foram transmitidas. O teatro de Ésquilo...

The Oresteia Trilogy, Aeschylus's seminal work, is a powerful exploration of justice, revenge, and the dynamics of familial loyalty. Comprising three plays'ÄîAgamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Eumenides'Äîthis...

In 'Prometheus Geboeid', een van de meest invloedrijke tragedies van Aeschylus, wordt het mythologische verhaal van Prometheus verteld, die de mensheid het vuur en de kennis schenkt. Deze daad van rebelse...

Aeschyluksen "Agamemnon" on antiikin kreikkalainen tragedia, joka tutkii kostoa, vallan riistoa ja inhimillisiä heikkouksia. Teos avaa ovensa Agamemnonin paluulle Troijan sodasta ja hänen kohtalonhetkiinsä,...

Aeschylus (525–456 BC) brought a new grandeur and epic sweep to the drama of classical Athens, raising it to the status of high art. In Prometheus Bound the defiant Titan Prometheus is brutally punished...

Aeschylus' The Oresteia Trilogy is a classic example of ancient Greek tragedy, exploring themes of justice, revenge, and the balance between chaos and order. The trilogy consists of three plays: Agamemnon,...

In 'Four Plays of Aeschylus,' the reader is presented with a collection of four powerful and thought-provoking ancient Greek tragedies. Aeschylus, known as the father of tragedy, expertly weaves together...

Aeschylus was one of the most famous ancient Greek tragedians He is often called "the father of tragedy”, since this genre really begins with his works. This edition includes the following dramas:...

An intense drama, in some passages lacerating, Aeschylus' “Suppliant Maidens” takes us on a journey where the echo of supplications resonates with the force of pain that only a war can cause. The daughters...

Aeschylus, often considered the “father of tragedy,” represents a fundamental pillar not only of Hellenic culture but of the entire Western tradition. His work is distinguished by thematic depth, psychological...

Called upon to judge a painful affair bordering on the unspeakable, the Eumenides, guardians of destiny and divine law, delve into a tapestry of moral conflict, where blood calls for blood and the shadows...

Agamemnon, ruler of the polis of Argos, on leaving for the Trojan War had no favorable winds, so to propitiate himself to the gods he had sacrificed his daughter Iphigenia, a maiden of exceptional beauty....

Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound and the Seven Against Thebes is a masterful portrayal of Greek tragedy, showcasing themes of defiance, fate, and the struggle between gods and humans. The poetic language and...

Aeschylus' 'The House of Atreus; Being the Agamemnon, the Libation bearers, and the Furies' is a collection of three tragic plays that delve into the dark and complex world of the House of Atreus. The...