“When a man dies, flesh is frayed and broken in the fire, but not his will.”
Quote by Aeschylus
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The Libation Bearers: And The Eumenides: The Oresteia, Parts II and III.
The Oresteia is a significant work in the genre of Greek tragedy, written by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus. 'The Libation Bearers' and 'The Eumenides' delve into themes of justice, revenge, and the nature of the gods. These plays are renowned for their complex character development and profound exploration of moral and ethical questions. more
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