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Agamemnon: a New English Version in Syllabic Verse
Aeschylus
Agamemnon: a New English Version in Syllabic Verse
Aeschylus
The Agamemnon is the first play of the Oresteia trilogy, which won Aeschylus a first prize in 458 BCE. It presents the return of Agamemnon to his home in Argos after the fall of Troy, as his victorious homecoming soon gives way to the horrors of an ancient curse and the consequences of vengeance. With its accounts of war, sacrifice, confessions, prophecy, and prayer, this tragic drama begins both a brutal and compassionate journey toward redefining justice. Through the use of syllabic verse, this new version maintains an organic link with the original Greek text, while recreating the music of poetry in contemporary speech for reading and performance.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | June 29, 2010 |
ISBN13 | 9780972799355 |
Publishers | Athanata Arts, Ltd. |
Pages | 82 |
Dimensions | 131 g |
Language | English |
Contributor | Peter Arcese |
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