Oresteia

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5W 1980 Aeschylus, Franklin Library Edition Notes Oresteia by Aeschylus is a trilogy of Greek tragedies that tells the story of the cursed House of Atreus, focusing on themes of ju stice, revenge, and the evolution of legal systems. The three plays—Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Eumenides—follow the cycle of bloodshed that begins with King Agamemnon's murder by his wife Clytemnestra and ends with the trial of their son Orestes, who avenges his father's death by killing his mother. The trilogy is a cornerstone of Western drama, exploring the transition from personal vengeance to the rule of law. Description Red leather hardback edition with gold embossed detailing on front and back cover and spine with gold lettering on spine, gold fore edge, four raised bands, and red silk bookmark. Pristine Franklin Library edition with etchings by Elaine Raphael and Don Bolognese throughout. Show more