“Alas, poor men, their destiny. When all goes well a shadow will overthrow it. If it be unkind one stroke of a wet sponge wipes all the picture out.”
Quote by Aeschylus
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Aeschylus II: The Oresteia
The Oresteia is a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus, one of the earliest playwrights in Western literature. The plays explore themes of justice, revenge, and the nature of the gods. The collection is considered a cornerstone of Greek drama and a significant work in the development of tragedy. more
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