“It is like a woman indeed To take rapture before the fact is shown for true. They believe too easily, are too quick to shift From ground to ground; and swift indeed The rumor voiced by a woman dies again.”
Quote by Aeschylus
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Aeschylus: Oresteia; Agamemnon, The libation bearers, The Eumenides, translated and with an introd. by R. Lattimore
This collection features translations of Aeschylus' classic Greek tragedies, forming a significant part of ancient Greek drama. The trilogy is known for its exploration of themes such as justice, revenge, and the gods' influence on human affairs. R. Lattimore's introduction provides context and insight into the plays and their historical significance. more
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