Aeschylus: The Oresteia by Simon Goldhill
This is a general introduction in English to Aeschylus's Oresteia, the most important and most influential of all Greek dramas. It discusses the Greek drama festival and the social and political background of Greek tragedy, and offers a reading of this central trilogy. Dr Goldhill focuses on the play's themes of justice, sexual politics, violence, and the position of man within culture, and explores how Aeschylus constructs a myth for the city in which he lived. A final chapter considers the influence of the Oresteia on later theater, and there is a guide to further reading.
"..this is a very good little book. It should be recommended to students coming to the trilogy for the first time." Bryn Mawr Classical Review
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521408530 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521408539 |
| Title | Aeschylus: The Oresteia |
| Author | Simon Goldhill |
| Series | Landmarks Of World Literature |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1992-09-24 |
| Number of pages | 114 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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