Publisher's Synopsis
The Agamemnon of Aeschylus is a classic Greek tragedy written by the renowned playwright Aeschylus. This book contains a metrical translation of the play, along with critical and illustrative notes. The story is set in ancient Greece and revolves around the return of Agamemnon, the king of Argos, from the Trojan War. Agamemnon is welcomed back by his wife Clytemnestra, who has been plotting his revenge for sacrificing their daughter Iphigenia. The play explores themes of betrayal, revenge, justice, and the consequences of one's actions. The critical and illustrative notes provide readers with a deeper understanding of the play's historical, cultural, and literary context. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek tragedy and classical 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.
