Description: The Oresteia is a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus in the 5th century BCE, concerning the murder of Agamemnon by Clytemnestra, the murder of Clytemnestra by Orestes, the trial of Orestes, the end of the curse on the House of Atreus and the pacification of the Furies (also called Erinyes or Eumenides). The trilogy—consisting of Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Eumenides—also shows how the Greek gods interacted with the characters and influenced their decisions pertaining to events and disputes. The only extant example of an ancient Greek theatre trilogy, the Oresteia won first prize at the Dionysia festival in 458 BCE. The principal themes of the trilogy include the contrast between revenge and justice, as well as the transition from personal vendetta to organized litigation.
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Book Title: The Oresteian Trilogy: Agamemnon, The Choephori, The Eumenides
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Original Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Intended Audience: Adults
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 1960
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Author: Aeschylus
Genre: World literature & Classics, Ancient Literature
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Greek, Classic Literature
