Publisher's Synopsis
Aeschylus In English Verse, Part 1: The Seven Against Thebes, The Persians (1906) is a book that contains two of Aeschylus' plays, translated into English verse. The first play, The Seven Against Thebes, tells the story of the battle between two brothers for the throne of Thebes. The second play, The Persians, is a tragedy that depicts the aftermath of the Persian Wars, focusing on the grief and suffering of the Persian queen and the chorus of elderly Persians. The translation is done in verse, which aims to capture the poetic beauty of the original Greek text. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in ancient Greek literature and drama, as well as for students and scholars of literature, history, and classics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
