Summary
The Greek city of Argos awaits news of triumph from the Trojan War, with a watchman posted to signal its arrival. The Chorus, comprised of Argive elders, is informed by Queen Clytemnestra that the city has fallen. King Agamemnon returns from Mycenae with Cassandra, a Trojan prophetess. He expresses gratitude to the gods for his safe return and vows to collaborate with the Chorus in establishing democracy. Cassandra foresees her own death and Agamemnon’s at Clytemnestra’s hands once they enter the palace. The Chorus, uncertain of the prophetess’s visions, hesitates. Cassandra enters the palace, aware of her impending demise. Screams from within halt the Chorus’s deliberations, prompting them to reflect on the inevitability of fate. Agamemnon and Cassandra are murdered by Clytemnestra, who then emerges, bloodied. She claims the murder of Agamemnon was retribution for the sacrifice of their daughter, Iphigenia. Agamemnon’s cousin, Aegisthus, appears, commending the vengeance and justifying it as repayment for past injustices. The Chorus resigns themselves to death as Aegisthus asserts his authority. With soldiers surrounding the entrance and the Chorus scattering, the play concludes with Clytemnestra and Aegisthus assuming control of Argos as its new rulers.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9789358712100 |
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| ISBN-10: | 9358712104 |
| Author: | Aeschylus |
| Publisher: | Double 9 Books LLP |
| Imprint: | Double 9 Books LLP |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 69 |
| Release Date: | 5 January 2023 |
| Weight: | 104g |
| Dimensions: | 140mm x 216mm |
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Aeschylus
Aeschylus, also known as the father of tragedy, was an ancient Greek playwright born in Eleusis, near Athens, around 525⁄524 BC. He came from a wealthy family and began acting in tragedies in Athens in 499 BC. He achieved his first success in 484 BC and went on to write grandiose, complex plays dealing with themes such as justice, the will of the gods, and human action consequences. He is credited with revolutionizing Greek drama by introducing the second actor to the stage. Aeschylus believed devoutly in the power of the gods, and his plays often reflected this belief. He served in the Athenian army during the Persian Wars and wrote plays based on these events, including The Persians. He passed away in Gela, Sicily, in 456⁄455 BC. Despite his death, his significant legacy in the world of drama continued, and his works remained popular and performed long after he was gone.
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