Oresteia: Agamemnon, the Libation Bearers, the Eumenides; 1
- 184 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Richmond Alexander Lattimore Book order
Richmond Lattimore was an American poet and classicist, celebrated for his translations of Greek classics, particularly his renderings of the Iliad and Odyssey. These versions are widely regarded as among the finest English translations available. His approach aimed to preserve the spirit of the original epics while making them accessible to contemporary readers.
- 2021
- 2003
The Poetry of Greek Tragedy
- 168 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Richmond Lattimore explores the multifaceted role of Greek poetry in shaping drama, questioning the relative importance of Sophocles as a poet versus his moral and narrative contributions. The work delves into the intricate relationship between poetry and language, particularly in translation, while providing insightful analysis of key plays from Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. Through this examination, Lattimore highlights the rich interplay between poetic form and dramatic expression in ancient Greek literature.
- 1953
Oresteia : Agamemnon ; The libation bearers ; the Eumenides
- 170 pages
- 6 hours of reading
A brief discussion of the life of Aeschylus and the structure of early tragedy accompanies a translation of the three plays based on H.W. Smyth's Loeb Classical Library text
