Studies In Aeschylus Agamemnon

From this book emerges a comprehensive view of Aeschylean tragedy that students of Greek drama will welcome.

The volumes published in the series Beiträge zur Altertumskunde comprise monographs, collective volumes, editions, translations and commentaries on various topics from the fields of Greek and Latin Philology, Ancient History, Archeology, Ancient Philosophy as well as Classical Reception Studies. The series thus offers indispensable research tools for a wide range of disciplines related to Ancient Studies.

This interdisciplinary, multi-author volume is devoted to the performance reception of Aeschylus's 'Agamemnon', the first play in a trilogy. The eighteen essays trace the story of the impact of this seminal play, from its original performance in Athens, through ancient Rome and the European Renaissance until the present day.

This edition of Aeschylus' Agamemnon features a new translation and extensive commentary by A. W. Verrall. The introduction provides context for the play and sets the scene for the subsequent analysis. The commentary includes detailed observations on the language, structure, and themes of the play, making this edition an essential resource for anyone studying or performing Aeschylus' work. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.