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“Honor modesty more than your life.”

Quote by Aeschylus

Book:Aeschylus: The suppliant maidens, The Persians, translated by S. G. Benardete. Seven against Thebes, Prometheus bound, translated by D. Grene

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Aeschylus: The suppliant maidens, The Persians, translated by S. G. Benardete. Seven against Thebes, Prometheus bound, translated by D. Grene

This volume presents a selection of Aeschylus' plays, renowned for their dramatic depth and influence on Western literature. The translations by S. G. Benardete and D. Grene offer readers access to these classical texts, which include the tragic narratives of the suppliant maidens seeking refuge, the Persian victory over the Greeks, the conflict among the seven brothers of Thebes, and the mythical tale of Prometheus bound by Zeus. more

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Aeschylus, a renowned Greek tragic poet, is hailed as the 'Father of Tragedy'. His works have had a profound impact on the development of drama, with masterpieces such as 'Prometheus Bound' and 'Agamemnon'. more

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