Oresteia (eBook)

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The Oresteia, a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus. The name derives from the character Orestes, who sets out to avenge his father's murder. The only extant example of an ancient Greek theater trilogy, the Oresteia won first prize at the Dionysia festival in 458 BC. Principal themes of the trilogy include the contrast between revenge and justice, as well as the transition from personal vendetta to organized litigation.

The Oresteia, a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus. The name derives from the character Orestes, who sets out to avenge his father's murder. The only extant example of an ancient Greek theater trilogy, the Oresteia won first prize at the Dionysia festival in 458 BC. Principal themes of the trilogy include the contrast between revenge and justice, as well as the transition from personal vendetta to organized litigation.

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VerlagMax Bollinger
EinbandAdobe Digital Editions
Erscheinungsjahr2016
Seitenangabe210 S.
AusgabekennzeichenEnglisch
Masse554 KB
PlattformEPUB
AutorAeschylus

Über den Autor Aeschylus

Aeschylus (c.525-456 BCE) was an ancient Greek dramatist frequently described as the "Father of Tragedy." During his life, he wrote an estimated 70-90 plays, however, he is most famous for the Oresteia trilogy. His plays are noted for their high poetic quality and their exploration of divine justice and morality, as well as social and political issues.

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