The Oresteia (Ορέστεια, #1-3)
by Aeschylus, Robert Fagles, William Bedell Stanford
The Oresteia by Aeschylus, Robert Fagles, William Bedell Stanford holds a well received rating of 3.99 out of 5, based on 24.6K reader ratings. First published in -458. The book spans 335 pages.
About The Oresteia
Alternate cover edition can be found here, here, here, hereIn the Oresteia—the only trilogy in Greek drama which survives from antiquity—Aeschylus took as his subject the bloody chain of murder and revenge within the royal family of Argos.Moving from darkness to light, from rage to self-governance, from primitive ritual to civilized institution, their spirit of struggle and regeneration becomes an everlasting song of celebration.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Aeschylus, Robert Fagles, William Bedell Stanford |
| Published | -458 |
| Pages | 335 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Poetry |
| Average Rating | 3.99 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 24,588 |
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What genre is The Oresteia?
The Oresteia is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Poetry. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is The Oresteia worth reading?
Based on 24.6K reader ratings, The Oresteia has an average score of 3.99 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Oresteia?
The Oresteia has 335 pages.
Who wrote The Oresteia?
The Oresteia was written by Aeschylus, Robert Fagles, William Bedell Stanford. It was first published in -458.
What is the ISBN for The Oresteia?
The ISBN-13 for The Oresteia is 9780140443330.0.
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