“But when the dust has drunk the blood of men, no resurrection comes for one who's dead.”
Quote by Aeschylus
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The Tragedies of Aeschylos: A New Translation with a Biographical Essay, and an Appendix of Rhymed Choral Odes
The Tragedies of Aeschylos includes a fresh translation of the ancient Greek playwright's works, offering readers a contemporary perspective on these classical texts. The volume also includes a biographical essay that provides insight into Aeschylos's life and times. Additionally, an appendix is dedicated to rhymed choral odes, which are a distinctive feature of Greek tragedy. more
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