Agamemnon Of Aeschylus (1868)

The Agamemnon of Aeschylus is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus, and was first performed in Athens in 458 BCE. The play is the first part of a trilogy known as the Oresteia, which tells the story of the house of Atreus and the cycle of revenge that plagues it. The Agamemnon focuses on the return of the Greek king Agamemnon from the Trojan War, and the events that follow his arrival. The play explores themes of justice, revenge, and the consequences of violent actions. The characters in the play include Agamemnon, his wife Clytemnestra, their daughter Electra, and the chorus of elders. The play is known for its powerful language, vivid imagery, and complex characters. This edition, published in 1868, includes a translation by the scholar Robert Browning and an introduction by the classicist F.A. Paley. It remains a classic of ancient Greek drama and a cornerstone of Western literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.