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Aeschylus
The Seven Plays, In English Verse (1890)
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This collection features seven significant plays by Aeschylus, translated into English verse by Lewis Campbell, who sought to preserve the original's beauty and power while making them accessible to contemporary readers. The plays explore profound themes such as justice, revenge, war, and the conflict between mortals and gods. Aeschylus, a towering figure in ancient Greek tragedy, has left a lasting legacy, with his works still relevant in modern study and performance. This edition aims to promote and preserve this culturally important literature.
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- Title
- Aeschylus
- Subtitle
- The Seven Plays, In English Verse (1890)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Aeschylus
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 380
- ISBN13
- 9781437323023
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- This collection features seven significant plays by Aeschylus, translated into English verse by Lewis Campbell, who sought to preserve the original's beauty and power while making them accessible to contemporary readers. The plays explore profound themes such as justice, revenge, war, and the conflict between mortals and gods. Aeschylus, a towering figure in ancient Greek tragedy, has left a lasting legacy, with his works still relevant in modern study and performance. This edition aims to promote and preserve this culturally important literature.