Classics
Aeschylus I
1953·187 pages
Aeschylus I, edited by Richmond Lattimore, presents four iconic Greek tragedies—"The Persians," "The Seven Against Thebes," "The Suppliant Maidens," and "Prometheus Bound"—in updated English translations that preserve their poetic power and historical depth. This third edition, enriched with scholarly introductions and notes, ensures these ancient works remain accessible and vibrant for modern readers.
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Aeschylus I, edited by Richmond Lattimore, presents four iconic Greek tragedies—"The Persians," "The Seven Against Thebes," "The Suppliant Maidens," and "Prometheus Bound"—in updated English translations that preserve their poetic power and historical depth. This third edition, enriched with scholarly introductions and notes, ensures these ancient works remain accessible and vibrant for modern readers.
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Aeschylus I contains “The Persians,” translated by Seth Benardete; “The Seven Against Thebes,” translated by David Grene; “The Suppliant Maidens,” translated by Seth Benardete; and “Prometheus Bound,” translated by David Grene. Sixty years ago, the University of Chicago Press undertook a momentous project: a new translation of the Greek tragedies that would be the ultimate resource for teachers, students, and readers. They succeeded. Under the expert management of eminent classicists David Grene...
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Romance & sex
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Brief references to adultery and infidelity; no on-page sexual scenes or explicit depictions. Implied wartime assaults during the sack of Troy; not graphically depicted.
Violence & gore
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Central themes of murder and revenge with described killings, including matricide and human sacrifice; some editions include additional plays with torture like in Prometheus Bound.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language.
Substance use
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Minor depictions of wine use in rituals and libations; no addiction or glamorization.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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Pervasive Greek mythology with gods intervening in human affairs, oracles, rituals, and devotional appeals central to the plot.
Magic & witchcraft
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Supernatural elements like prophetic visions and vengeful spirits (Furies); framed as mythology rather than occult practices.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Themes of justice systems, transition from personal vengeance to civic law, and praise for Athenian democracy.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Familial betrayal, child sacrifice, matricide, war atrocities, and systemic suffering under curses and slavery. Implied wartime assaults during the sack of Troy; not graphically depicted.
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