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Title:
The Agamemnon of Aeschylus
Translated into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oresteia
Credits: Paul Murray, Charles Bidwell and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Agamemnon of Aeschylus" by Aeschylus is a classical Greek tragedy that likely dates back to the late 5th century BC. This play serves as the first part of the "Oresteia" trilogy and revolves around the themes of revenge, fate, and the consequences of one's actions. At its center, the narrative follows Agamemnon, the King of Argos, who returns from the Trojan War to confront the treachery of his wife, Clytemnestra, whose own motives are rooted in betrayal and vengeance. The opening of "The Agamemnon" sets a heavy and foreboding atmosphere, introducing a watchman who longs for news of Agamemnon's return from Troy. As Clytemnestra prepares a sacrificial offering and awaits her husband's arrival, the tension builds with references to dark omens and the sins of the past. Agamemnon's return is marked by conflicting emotions of triumph and foreboding, as his actions during the war—including the sacrifice of his daughter, Iphigenia—loom over the unfolding drama. Clytemnestra's intentions become ominously clear, hinting at the deadly consequences of revenge that await, establishing a deep sense of tragedy that resonates throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Aeschylus, 526 BCE-457 BCE
Translator: Murray, Gilbert, 1866-1957
EBook No.: 14417
Published: Dec 22, 2004
Downloads: 1000
Language: English
Subject: Agamemnon, King of Mycenae (Mythological character) -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Agamemnon of Aeschylus
Translated into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oresteia
Credits: Paul Murray, Charles Bidwell and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Agamemnon of Aeschylus" by Aeschylus is a classical Greek tragedy that likely dates back to the late 5th century BC. This play serves as the first part of the "Oresteia" trilogy and revolves around the themes of revenge, fate, and the consequences of one's actions. At its center, the narrative follows Agamemnon, the King of Argos, who returns from the Trojan War to confront the treachery of his wife, Clytemnestra, whose own motives are rooted in betrayal and vengeance. The opening of "The Agamemnon" sets a heavy and foreboding atmosphere, introducing a watchman who longs for news of Agamemnon's return from Troy. As Clytemnestra prepares a sacrificial offering and awaits her husband's arrival, the tension builds with references to dark omens and the sins of the past. Agamemnon's return is marked by conflicting emotions of triumph and foreboding, as his actions during the war—including the sacrifice of his daughter, Iphigenia—loom over the unfolding drama. Clytemnestra's intentions become ominously clear, hinting at the deadly consequences of revenge that await, establishing a deep sense of tragedy that resonates throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Aeschylus, 526 BCE-457 BCE
Translator: Murray, Gilbert, 1866-1957
EBook No.: 14417
Published: Dec 22, 2004
Downloads: 1000
Language: English
Subject: Agamemnon, King of Mycenae (Mythological character) -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.