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In his final year, Ted Hughes translated three significant dramatic works: Racine's "Phedre," Euripides' "Alcestis," and the powerful trilogy "The Oresteia." These translations showcase profound family themes that have influenced a wide array of subsequent drama, fiction, and poetry, highlighting Hughes' deep engagement with classical literature and its enduring impact on storytelling.
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- 2000
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- Title
- Oresteia of Aeschylus
- Subtitle
- A New Translation by Ted Hughes
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Aeschylus
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Publisher
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9780374527051
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- In his final year, Ted Hughes translated three significant dramatic works: Racine's "Phedre," Euripides' "Alcestis," and the powerful trilogy "The Oresteia." These translations showcase profound family themes that have influenced a wide array of subsequent drama, fiction, and poetry, highlighting Hughes' deep engagement with classical literature and its enduring impact on storytelling.