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The House Of Atreus
Being The Agamemnon, Libation-Bearers And Furies Of Aeschylus (1889)
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The narrative revolves around the tragic fate of the House of Atreus, starting with King Agamemnon's return from the Trojan War and his murder by Clytemnestra and Aegisthus. The subsequent quest for vengeance by Agamemnon's children, Orestes and Electra, leads to further bloodshed. The final play addresses the haunting pursuit of Orestes by the Furies, emphasizing themes of revenge, justice, and moral consequences. This edition, translated in 1889, is a valuable resource for those studying ancient Greek tragedy.
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The House Of Atreus, Aeschylus
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- 2008
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- Title
- The House Of Atreus
- Subtitle
- Being The Agamemnon, Libation-Bearers And Furies Of Aeschylus (1889)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Aeschylus
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9780548866528
- Category
- Theatre / Drama, Maps and Travel
- Description
- The narrative revolves around the tragic fate of the House of Atreus, starting with King Agamemnon's return from the Trojan War and his murder by Clytemnestra and Aegisthus. The subsequent quest for vengeance by Agamemnon's children, Orestes and Electra, leads to further bloodshed. The final play addresses the haunting pursuit of Orestes by the Furies, emphasizing themes of revenge, justice, and moral consequences. This edition, translated in 1889, is a valuable resource for those studying ancient Greek tragedy.