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Libation-Bearers (Morshead Translation)

Libation-Bearers (Morshead Translation)

Di: Aeschylus
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 The Oresteia is a powerful trilogy of Greek tragedies penned by Aeschylus that explores the resolution of the curse haunting the House of Atreus. Named after Orestes, who embarks on a quest for vengeance against his father’s murderer, this remarkable work is the only surviving example of an ancient Greek theater trilogy. It was awarded first prize at the prestigious Dionysia festival in 458 BC. Originally performed alongside the satyr play Proteus, which has unfortunately not survived, the term Oresteia likely encompassed all four plays in its inception; today, it is primarily associated with the three that remain. Often regarded as Aeschylus magnum opus, the Oresteia grapples with profound themes such as the tension between revenge and justice, and the evolution from personal retribution to structured legal proceedings. The Libation Bearers, the second installment of this trilogy, focuses on the intense reunion of Agamemnons children, Electra and Orestes, as they seek to avenge their father’s death. Orestes takes the fateful step of killing Clytemnestra, his mother, to fulfill his quest for revenge. Summary by Wikipedia.Copyright Family and Culture Arte Intrattenimento e arti dello spettacolo Teatro e spettacoli
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