“So in the Libyan fable it is told That once an eagle, stricken with a dart, Said, when he saw the fashion of the shaft: With our own feathers, not by others' hands, Are we now smitten.”
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The Tragedies of Æschylos: A New Translation, with a Biographical Essay, and an Appendix of Rhymed Choral Odes
The Tragedies of Æschylos: A New Translation, with a Biographical Essay, and an Appendix of Rhymed Choral Odes is a scholarly work that includes a fresh translation of the plays by Æschylos, a prominent figure in ancient Greek drama. The book also includes a biographical essay that provides insight into the playwright's life and work. Additionally, it features an appendix containing rhymed choral odes, which are a significant part of Æschylos' dramatic style. more
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