Persians

by Aeschylus

Book Overview

The Persians, Aeschylus' earliest surviving tragedy, holds a fascination both for readers of Greek drama and Greek history. Not only is it the earliest existing play in the Western tradition, it is drawn directly from the playwright's own experiences at the battle of Salamis, making it the only account of the Persian Wars composed by an eyewitness. And as pure tragedy, it is a masterpiece. Aeschylus tells the story of the war from the Persian point...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195070089
• ISBN13: 9780195070088
• Release Date: April 1991
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.4"