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Looking at Agamemnon

By David Stuttard

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Looking at Agamemnon

By David Stuttard

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Agamemnon is the first of the three plays within the Oresteia trilogy and is considered to be one of Aeschylus' greatest works. This collection of 12 essays, written by prominent international academics, brings together a wide range of topics surrounding Agamemnon from its relationship with ancient myth and ritual to its modern reception. There is a diverse array of discussion on the salient themes of murder, choice and divine agency. Other essays also offer new approaches to understanding the notions of wealth and the natural world which imbue the play, as well as a study of the philosophical and moral questions of choice and revenge. Arguments are contextualized in terms of performance, history and society, discussing what the play meant to ancient audiences and how it is now received in the modern theatre. Intended for readers ranging from school students and undergraduates to teachers and those interested in drama (including practitioners), this volume includes a performer-friendly and accessible English translation by David Stuttard.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
238
Release Date:
2022-08-25
Publication Date:
2022-08-25
Publisher:
Bloomsbury 3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1350214345
ISBN13:
9781350214347
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
305 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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