Aeschylus Choephoroi With Introduction And Notes (1884)

Aeschylus Choephoroi is a book written by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus, first published in 1884. The book is a tragedy that tells the story of Orestes, the son of Agamemnon, who returns home to avenge his father's murder by killing his mother, Clytemnestra, and her lover, Aegisthus. The play explores themes of justice, revenge, and the consequences of one's actions. This edition of the book includes an introduction and notes by the author, providing context and analysis of the play. The introduction discusses Aeschylus' life and works, the historical and cultural context of the play, and its themes and motifs. The notes provide explanations of the text, including references to Greek mythology and historical events. Aeschylus Choephoroi is a classic work of Greek literature, and this edition is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in ancient Greek drama.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.