Ir para o conteúdo principal
The Suppliants

The Suppliants

Por Aeschylus

Publicado por Good Press

English 2021 ISBN 4064066462826
eBook

Sobre este livro

Aeschylus's "The Suppliants" is a seminal work that traverses the intersection of divine intervention and human agency, set against the backdrop of the mythic struggle of the Danaids, the daughters of Danaus, seeking refuge from forced marriages. This poignant tragedy is characterized by its lyrical richness and profound exploration of themes such as justice, asylum, and the moral quandaries of vengeance. The dramatic structure deftly deploys the chorus to embody collective emotional responses, creating a powerful commentary on the plight of refugees and the ethics of hospitality in ancient society. Aeschylus, often hailed as the father of tragedy, was profoundly influenced by the socio-political climate of 5th-century Athens, where issues of justice and civic duty were central to public discourse. His experiences as a soldier in the Persian Wars likely informed his understanding of fate, honor, and the human condition, shaping his perspective on tyranny and the collective struggle for autonomy, as vividly portrayed in this play. For readers interested in the foundations of Western drama, "The Suppliants" provides essential insights into the early interactions between humanity and the divine. This work remains relevant today, inviting reflections on contemporary issues surrounding migration and human rights. Aeschylus's masterful treatment of these enduring themes makes this play a must-read for both scholars and general audiences alike. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life. - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Disponibilidade

The Suppliants está disponível como eBook em 15 livrarias online. Entre as livrarias que o vendem estão Alpha Books, Bajalibros Argentina, Bajalibros Latam.

Idioma
English
Compartilhar

Perguntas frequentes

Em quais formatos The Suppliants está disponível?
The Suppliants está disponível como eBook em 15 livrarias online.
Onde posso comprar The Suppliants?
Você pode comprar The Suppliants em Alpha Books, Bajalibros Argentina, Bajalibros Latam. Compare todas as opções na lista desta página.

Avaliações e resenhas

Ainda não há avaliações. Seja o primeiro a resenhar este livro.

Entrar para avaliar e resenhar este livro.

Comentários

Entrar para participar da conversa.

Ainda não há comentários.

Você também pode gostar

Egmont

Egmont

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von

Infedele: Commedia in tre atti

Infedele: Commedia in tre atti

Bracco, Roberto

Molière: Oeuvres complètes

Molière: Oeuvres complètes

Molière

Maria Stuart: Ein Trauerspiel

Maria Stuart: Ein Trauerspiel

Schiller, Friedrich

The Lyrical Dramas of Aeschylus Translated into English Verse

The Lyrical Dramas of Aeschylus Translated into English Verse

Aeschylus

Harvard Classics Anthology - Complete 51 Volumes

Harvard Classics Anthology - Complete 51 Volumes

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim, Carlyle, Thomas, Plato, Descartes, René, Kant, Immanuel, Darwin, Charles, Luther, Martin, Stevenson, Robert Louis, Shakespeare, William, Dante Alighieri, Eurípides, Shelley, Percy Bysshe, Lamb, Charles, Thoreau, Henry David, Johnson, Samuel, Mill, John Stuart, Hume, David, Addison, Joseph, Locke, John, Fletcher, John, Beaumont, Francis, Hunt, Leigh, Epictetus, De Quincey, Thomas, Coleridge, Samuel Taylor, Swift, Jonathan, Marlowe, Christopher, Grimm, Jacob, Grimm, Wilhelm, Hazlitt, William, Cicero, Marcus Tullius, Defoe, Daniel, Aesop, Dana, Richard Henry, Dryden, John, Massinger, Philip, de la Barca, Pedro Calderón, Ruskin, John, Holmes, Oliver Wendell, Renan, Ernest, Burns, Robert, Garrick, David, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, Webster, John, Walton, Izaak, Bunyan, John, Lowell, James Russell, Sainte-Beuve, Charles Augustin, Homer, Burke, Edmund, Plutarch, Molière, Aeschylus, Faraday, Michael, Sophocles, Thackeray, William Makepeace, Franklin, Benjamin, Corneille, Pierre, Racine, Jean, Voltaire, Browning, Robert, Goldsmith, Oliver, Dekker, Thomas, Milton, John, Aristophanes, Pascal, Blaise, Virgil, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, Newcomb, Simon, Penn, William, Bigges, Walter, Sidney, Philip, Herodotus, Raleigh, Walter, Bacon, Francis, Mazzini, Giuseppe, Pretty, Francis, Berkeley, George, Hobbes, Thomas, Smith, Adam, Manzoni, Alessandro, Cowley, Abraham, Montaigne, Michel de, Jonson, Ben, Woolman, John, Cellini, Benvenuto, Smith, Sydney, Froissart, Jean, Harrison, William Henry, Harvey, William, Aurelius, Marcus, Andersen, Hans Christian, Malory, Thomas, Byron, George Gordon, Kempis, Thomas à, Steele, Richard, Browne, Thomas, Geikie, Archibald, Macaulay, Thomas Babington, Tacitus, Roper, William, Hippocrates, de Cervantes, Miguel, More, Thomas, von Schiller, Friedrich, Nichols, Philip, Pasteur, Louis, Lister, Joseph, Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, Younger, Pliny the, Poe, Edgar Alan, Augustine, Saint, von Helmholtz, Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand, Drake, Francis, Haies, Edward, Machiavelli, Niccolò, Paré, Ambroise, Neilson, William A.