Persians
The Persians, Aeschylus' earliest surviving tragedy, holds a fascination both for readers of Greek drama and Greek history. Not only is it the earliest existing play in the Western tradition, it is drawn directly from the playwright's own experiences at the battle of Salamis, making it the only account of the Persian Wars composed by an eyewitness. And as pure tragedy, it is a masterpiece. Aeschylus tells the story of the war from the Persian point of view, and his pride in the great victory of Greeks is tempered with a real compassion for Xerxes and his vanquished nation.
Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
Release date: 10 September 2010
ISBN-10 : 1162704446 | ISBN-13: 9781162704449
Release date: 10 September 2010
ISBN-10 : 1162704446 | ISBN-13: 9781162704449
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