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The Agamemnon of Aeschylus Translated into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes

By Aeschylus

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A king's triumphant return becomes a death sentence as a queen seeks vengeance for the lives sacrificed in war.

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2004-12-22
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Summary

"The Agamemnon of Aeschylus" by Aeschylus is a classic Greek tragedy that explores revenge, destiny, and the results of choices made. The story focuses on King Agamemnon's return home after the Trojan War to face his wife, Clytemnestra, who seeks revenge for past wrongs. The play starts with a feeling of doom as a watchman waits for news about Agamemnon. Clytemnestra prepares for her husband's arrival while worrying signs and past sins create tension. While Agamemnon celebrates victory, the sacrifice of his daughter Iphigenia casts a dark shadow. Clytemnestra’s deadly intentions become obvious, promising tragic revenge.

About the Author

Aeschylus was an ancient Greek tragedian often described as the father of tragedy. Academic knowledge of the genre begins with his work, and understanding of earlier Greek tragedy is largely based on inferences made from reading his surviving plays. According to Aristotle, he expanded the number of characters in the theatre and allowed conflict among them. Formerly, characters interacted only with the chorus.

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