ISBN10: 0140441123, ISBN13: 9780140441123, [publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London] Softcover Aeschylus (525456 BC) brought a new grandeur and epic sweep to the drama of classical Athens, raising it to the status of high art. In Prometheus Bound the defiant Titan Prometheus is brutally punished by Zeus for daring to improve the state of wretchedness and servitude in which mankind is kept. The Suppliants tells the story of the fifty daughters of Danaus who must flee to escape enforced marriages, while Seven Against Thebes shows the inexorable downfall of the last members of the cursed family of Oedipus. And The Persians, the only Greek tragedy to deal with events from recent Athenian history, depicts the aftermath of the defeat of Persia in the battle of Salamis, with a sympathetic portrayal of its disgraced King Xerxes. Philip Vellacotts evocative translation is accompanied by an introduction, with individual discussions of the plays, and their sources in history and mythology. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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ISBN10: 0140441123, ISBN13: 9780140441123, [publisher: Penguin Books, London] Softcover First Edition Paperback. The first of the great Greek tragedians, Aeschylus wrote a large number of plays, of which seven survive. Of the four included in this volume, "The Persians" is unique in Greek tragedy in having as its subject matter a recent historical event, the defeat of the Persians at the famous battle of Salamis. The other three, "Prometheus", "The Suppliants" and "Seven Against Thebes", were all written as parts of trilogies and take their themes from Greek legend, but in each Aeschylus' interpretation reflects the morality of classical Athens. Thus, in "Seven against Thebes" the fate of the two protagonists, Eteocles and Polyneices, is not entirely controlled by the gods, for Eteocles is free to choose whether or not he should fight his brother. In "Prometheus" and "The Suppliants" Aeschylus shows that although the struggle of reason against violence can never be an easy one, it is reason that is the proper principle of civilized life. Aeschylus (525-456 BC) brought a new grandeur and epic sweep to the drama of classical Athens, raising it to the status of high art. This translation is accompanied by an introduction, with individual discussions of the plays, and their sources in history and mythology. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending ...
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ISBN10: 0140441123, ISBN13: 9780140441123, [publisher: Penguin Books, London] Softcover First Edition Paperback. The first of the great Greek tragedians, Aeschylus wrote a large number of plays, of which seven survive. Of the four included in this volume, "The Persians" is unique in Greek tragedy in having as its subject matter a recent historical event, the defeat of the Persians at the famous battle of Salamis. The other three, "Prometheus", "The Suppliants" and "Seven Against Thebes", were all written as parts of trilogies and take their themes from Greek legend, but in each Aeschylus' interpretation reflects the morality of classical Athens. Thus, in "Seven against Thebes" the fate of the two protagonists, Eteocles and Polyneices, is not entirely controlled by the gods, for Eteocles is free to choose whether or not he should fight his brother. In "Prometheus" and "The Suppliants" Aeschylus shows that although the struggle of reason against violence can never be an easy one, it is reason that is the proper principle of civilized life. Aeschylus (525-456 BC) brought a new grandeur and epic sweep to the drama of classical Athens, raising it to the status of high art. This translation is accompanied by an introduction, with individual discussions of the plays, and their sources in history and mythology. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock ...
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ISBN10: 0140441123, ISBN13: 9780140441123, [publisher: Penguin Classics] Softcover Aeschylus (525-456 BC) brought a new grandeur and epic sweep to the drama of classical Athens, raising it to the status of high art. This translation is accompanied by an introduction, with individual discussions of the plays, and their sources in history and mythology. Editor(s): Vellacott, Philip. Translator(s): Vellacott, Philip. Num Pages: 160 pages, notes. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 9. Weight in Grams: 124. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear. 2001. Reprint. Paperback. . . . .
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ISBN10: 0140441123, ISBN13: 9780140441123, [publisher: Penguin Publishing Group Aug 1961] Softcover Neuware - Aeschylus (525-456 BC) brought a new grandeur and epic sweep to the drama of classical Athens, raising it to the status of high art. In Prometheus Bound the defiant Titan Prometheus is brutally punished by Zeus for daring to improve the state of wretchedness and servitude in which mankind is kept. The Suppliants tells the story of the fifty daughters of Danaus who must flee to escape enforced marriages, while Seven Against Thebes shows the inexorable downfall of the last members of the cursed family of Oedipus. And The Persians, the only Greek tragedy to deal with events from recent Athenian history, depicts the aftermath of the defeat of Persia in the battle of Salamis, with a sympathetic portrayal of its disgraced King Xerxes. Philip Vellacott's evocative translation is accompanied by an introduction, with individual discussions of the plays, and their sources in history and mythology.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning ...
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London: Penguin Books Reprint in soft cover format in the Penguin Classics series with illustration of a relief of Prometheus on fr panel, 8vo, 160pp, translated with an introduction by Philip Vellacott, card covers; lower corner a shade bumped o/w VG+ Copy. Reprint. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Penguin Books ISBN 0140441123 9780140441123 [GB]

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ISBN10: 0140441123, ISBN13: 9780140441123, [publisher: Penguin Books] Softcover RO60124658: 1975. In-12. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. légèrement passée, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur acceptable. 159 pages. Texte en anglais (English). Plats fortement pliés. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon
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