Picture 1 of 2

Stock photo

'The Oresteia' by Aeschylus - Translated by Ted Hughes - Picture 1 of 2

'The Oresteia' by Aeschylus - Translated by Ted Hughes - Picture 2 of 2

The Oresteia by Ted Hughes (Paperback, 1999)

charhol2844 (16)

100% positive Feedback

Price:

£8.52

+ £2.94 postage

Estimated delivery Wed, 9 Jul - Mon, 14 Jul

Returns:

No returns, but backed by the eBay Money Back Guarantee.

Condition:

Like New

Immerse yourself in the world of Ancient Greek Drama with this captivating edition of 'The Oresteia', translated by Ted Hughes. This tragic masterpiece by Aeschylus consists of three short plays which each divulge into brutal murders and explore themes of justice, vengeance, and the consequences of one's actions. Written for an adult audience, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the genre of tragedy and its literary impact.

About this product

Product Information

The Oresteia comprises three of the greatest plays of all time: Agamemnon, The Choephori and The Eumenides. Concerned with the immediate aftermath of the Trojan War as if affects the accursed royal house of Atreus, it follows a singularly harrowing course, from the bloodiest domestic discord to divine intervention and reconciliation.Ted Hughes's translation was written in his most pared-down and powerfully driven verse, at once equal to Aeschylus's tragic vision and speaking directly to modern audiences and readers. The plays were first performed at the National Theatre in 1999 under the direction of Katie Mitchell.