The Complete Plays of Aeschylus (Annotated)

This collected edition offers a comprehensive look at Aeschylus, the pioneer of Greek tragedy, featuring all seven surviving plays, including the renowned Oresteia trilogy, along with a detailed critical study of his contributions to theatre and the birth of tragedy itself. It highlights Aeschylus's innovations in drama, his role as a soldier in Marathon, and the mythic themes that shaped his works, such as justice, vengeance, and divine law. Accompanied by a life of the poet and a public domain translation, this volume provides an authoritative and engaging exploration of the origins of Western drama.