Quote by Aeschylus

The Tragedies of Aeschylos is a compilation of significant works by the renowned ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus. This volume brings together a selection of his most notable tragedies, including The Persians, which narrates the fall of the Persian empire following the battle of Salamis. The seven who fought against Thebes is a play that focuses on the Theban war. Prometheus bound is a dramatic retelling of the myth of Prometheus, who was bound by Zeus. The suppliants presents a story of refugees seeking asylum. The collection also includes fragments of other works, as well as an appendix of rhymed choruses, which are an integral part of Greek tragedy. more