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Walter George Headlam

    Walter George Headlam was a British poet and classical scholar. His work demonstrated a profound understanding of classical literature and poetry. He held a fellowship at King's College, Cambridge. His poems often drew inspiration from ancient themes and mythology.

    The Suppliants
    The Mimes and Fragments
    • The Suppliants

      • 54 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The Suppliants is a Greek tragedy by Aeschylus that tells the story of the daughters of Danaus, who seek refuge from forced marriage in Egypt. This edition includes a new translation by Walter George Headlam that captures the beauty and power of Aeschylus's language. With its timeless themes of justice, freedom, and courage, The Suppliants remains a classic of Western literature.

      The Suppliants