The Oresteia of Aeschylus
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The Oresteia, a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus in the 5th century BC, explores themes of justice, revenge, and the transition from personal vengeance to a system of law.
Comprising Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers (Choephoroi), and The Eumenides, the trilogy follows the curse on the House of Atreus, beginning with the murder of Agamemnon by his wife Clytemnestra and continuing with the matricide committed by their son Orestes.
The plays delve into the moral complexities of revenge, the conflict between individual and societal justice, and the role of the gods in human affairs.
Through its powerful characters and dramatic storytelling, The Oresteia remains a cornerstone of Western literature, examining fundamental questions about justice, morality, and the human condition.
Comprising Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers (Choephoroi), and The Eumenides, the trilogy follows the curse on the House of Atreus, beginning with the murder of Agamemnon by his wife Clytemnestra and continuing with the matricide committed by their son Orestes.
The plays delve into the moral complexities of revenge, the conflict between individual and societal justice, and the role of the gods in human affairs.
Through its powerful characters and dramatic storytelling, The Oresteia remains a cornerstone of Western literature, examining fundamental questions about justice, morality, and the human condition.
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