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The Oresteia (Ancient Greek: Ὀρέστεια) 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 ...
Oresteia, trilogy of tragic dramas by the ancient Greek dramatist Aeschylus, first performed in 458 bce. It is his last work and the only complete trilogy of Greek dramas that has survived. The Oresteia tells the story of the house of Atreus. The first play, Agamemnon, portrays the victorious.
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Throughout “The Oresteia” , Aeschylus uses a lot of naturalistic metaphors and symbols, such as solar and lunar cycles, night and day, storms, winds, fire, etc, to represent the vacillating nature of human reality (good and evil, birth and death, sorrow and happiness, etc).
See Also: Agamemnon, Libation Bearers, Eumenides, Aeschylus. Oresteia by Aeschylus (comprised of Agamemnon, Libation Bearers and Eumenides) is the only Ancient Greek trilogy to have survived to this day.
Jul 27, 2020 · A comprehensive overview of the trilogy that dramatizes the curse on the house of Atreus and its implications for human justice and cosmic order. Learn about the origins and development of Greek drama, Aeschylus's innovations and achievements, and the themes and characters of the Oresteia.
Jan 11, 2018 · An overview of the Oresteia, a trilogy of plays by Aeschylus that explores the theme of justice in the House of Atreus. Learn about the plot, the historical context, the literary devices, and the resources for studying the Oresteia.
Jan 2, 2019 · A book that offers a new translation, introduction, notes, and criticism of Aeschylus' trilogy. The reviewer praises the translation for its fluency and spirit, but criticizes some omissions and errors in the text and the notes.
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