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Book SynopsisAs the earliest surviving European drama,
Persians is of incalculable interest to students of ancient literature. This edition offers facing translation, commentary and notes that focus on the visual and aural effects Aeschylus created, his extraordinarily rich imagery, and the play’s unique contribution to Athenian democratic ideology.
Trade Review‘This edition is the most up-to-date scholarly text of
Persians now available. Scholars teachers, and students will appreciate in particular Hall’s careful and complete research, evidenced in the excellent introduction, commentary and bibliography as well as in the translation itself; ... An excellent text for Western tradition, history and literature courses. Highly recommended for all academic collections.’
Choice‘In short an admirable edition almost convincing that
Persians is a good play as well as a useful historical source!’
JACTTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsAddenda 2007Bibliographical Supplement 2007Introduction1. Remember Athens2. Aeschylus3.
Persians and Historical ‘Reality’4. Historical Tragedy5. History and Myth6. The Tetralogy7. Political Perspective8. Aeschylus’ Sources9. Religion10.
Persians as Tragedy11. Visual and Aural Dimensions12. Imagery13. Style and Language14. The TextIllustrationsSymbols in the ApparatusText and TranslationCommentaryMetrical AppendixAbbreviations and BibliographyIndex
