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The Oresteian Trilogy
Aeschylus
The Oresteia
by Ted Hughes
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Readers appreciate the depth and complexity of Aeschylus' 'The Oresteia', highlighting its exploration of themes such as justice, revenge, and the human condition. Many find the characters compelling and the trilogy's historical significance noteworthy, making it a timeless piece of literature. However, some readers feel that certain parts of the narrative can be difficult to engage with fully, particularly the third play in the trilogy.
Timeless themes of justice and revengeCompelling charactersRich historical significanceSome parts feel less engaging
Synopsis
A translation of the Greek tragedy about Agamemnon King of Argos.
Publication
PublisherFaber & Faber
Year1999
BindingPaperback
EditionNew Ed
Pages200
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780571179961
ISBN-100571179967
DCC882.01
The Oresteia is a Greek & Roman play written by Ted Hughes and published by Faber & Faber in London (1999).
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