The Oresteia
Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, The Eumenides
(Author) Aeschylus
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Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780140443332
Publish year:
1977
Publish date:
Sept. 29, 1977
Aeschylus
Aeschylus, an ancient Greek playwright known for his tragic trilogy "Oresteia," revolutionized Greek drama with his use of multiple characters and grand themes. His distinctive style, characterized by powerful language and intense emotions, laid the foundation for the development of Western theater. Aeschylus is considered the father of tragedy.