Aeschylus
C. W. Marshall
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Aeschylus
Published
2017
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Pages
194
ISBN-13
9781474255080
Description
Libation Bearers is the 'middle' play in the only extant tragic trilogy to survive from antiquity, Aeschylus' Oresteia, first produced in 458 BCE. This introduction to the play will be useful for anyone reading it in Greek or in translation. Drawing on his wide experience teaching about performance in the ancient world, C. W. Marshall helps readers understand how the play was experienced by its ancient audience. His discussion explores the impact of the chorus, the characters, theology, and the play's apparent affinities with comedy. The architecture of choral songs is described in detail. The book also investigates the role of revenge in Athenian society and the problematic nature of Orestes' matricide. Libation Bearers immediately entered the Athenian visual imagination, influencing artistic depictions on red-figured vases, and inspiring plays by Euripides and Sophocles. This study looks to the later plays to show how 5th-century audiences understood Libation Bearers. Modern reception of the play is integrated into the analysis. The volume includes a full range of ancillary material, providing a list of relevant red-figure vase illustrations, a glossary of technical terms, and a chronology of ancient and modern theatrical versions
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Aeschylus?
This edition of Aeschylus has approximately 194 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Aeschylus?
For most readers, Aeschylus typically takes between 4h 3m and 2h 42m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 48,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 14m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 48,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Aeschylus?
The estimated word count for Aeschylus is approximately 48,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Aeschylus?
Aeschylus was written by C. W. Marshall.
When was Aeschylus published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.