The Choephori Of Aeschylus

Author : Aeschylus
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Category : Psychology
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Choephori Aeschylus - Also known as 'The Libation Bearers' this is the second play of Aeschylus' Oresteia trilogy. Many years after king Agamemnon's murder at the hands of his wife Clytamnestra and her lover Aigisthos, his son Orestes returns home with Pylades to mourn at his grave. He has been living in exile and has come back to Argos in secret; his mission is to avenge Agamemnon's death.Orestes arrives at the grave of his father, accompanied by his cousin Pylades, the son of the king of Phocis, where he has grown up in exile; he places two locks of his hair on the tomb. Orestes and Pylades hide as Electra, Orestes' sister, arrives at the grave accompanied by a chorus of elderly slave women (the libation bearers of the title) to pour libations on Agamemnon's grave; they have been sent by Clytemnestra in an effort to ward off harm. Just as the ritual ends, Electra spots a lock of hair on the tomb which she recognizes as similar to her own; subsequently she sees two sets of footprints, one of which has proportions similar to hers. At this point Orestes and Pylades emerge from their hiding place and Orestes gradually convinces her of his identity.

Author : Aeschylus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 382 pages
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Release : 1893
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015005719581

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The 'Choephori' of Aeschylus by Aeschylus Pdf

Author : Aeschylus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Electra (Greek mythology)
ISBN : UOM:39015018313224

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The Choephori of Aeschylus by Aeschylus Pdf

Author : Aeschylus
Publisher : BEYOND BOOKS HUB
Page : 56 pages
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Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Choephori by Aeschylus Pdf

Choephori by Aeschylus is a timeless classic from one of the great tragedians of ancient Greece. This powerful play is the second part of Aeschylus' renowned Oresteia trilogy, following the protagonist Orestes as he navigates the consequences of his mother's murder. Choephori is not merely a dramatic tale; it's a profound exploration of themes such as vengeance, justice, and the human condition. Aeschylus' masterful storytelling and poetic dialogue bring this ancient tale to life, making it relevant for readers of every generation. If you're interested in classical literature, Greek tragedy, or philosophical exploration, Choephori by Aeschylus is a must-read. Experience this timeless classic today and dive deep into the dramatic world of ancient Greek literature.

Author : T. G. Tucker
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 431 pages
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Release : 2014-10-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107661165

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The Choephori of Aeschylus by T. G. Tucker Pdf

Originally published in 1901, this book contains the ancient Greek text of Aeschylus' Choephori, the second play in his Oresteia trilogy. Tucker supplies an English translation on each facing page, as well as a translation of the ancient scholia and a detailed critical commentary. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in history of Classical scholarship or ancient Greek drama.

Author : Aeschylus
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 46 pages
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Release : 2016-06-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1534673539

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The Choephori by Aeschylus Pdf

The Choephori - The Libation Bearers - Aeschylus The Libation Bearers is the second play of the Oresteia. It deals with the reunion of Agamemnon's children, Electra and Orestes, and their revenge. Orestes kills Clytemnestra to avenge the death of Agamemnon, Orestes' father. Storyline Orestes arrives at the grave of his father, accompanied by his cousin Pylades, the son of the king of Phocis, where he has grown up in exile; he places two locks of his hair on the tomb. Orestes and Pylades hide as Electra, Orestes' sister, arrives at the grave accompanied by a chorus of elderly slave women (the libation bearers of the title) to pour libations on Agamemnon's grave; they have been sent by Clytemnestra in an effort "to ward off harm" (l.42). Just as the ritual ends, Electra spots a lock of hair on the tomb which she recognizes as similar to her own; subsequently she sees two sets of footprints, one of which has proportions similar to hers. At this point Orestes and Pylades emerge from their hiding place and Orestes gradually convinces her of his identity. Now, in the longest and most structurally complex lyric passage in extant Greek tragedy, the chorus, Orestes, and Electra, attempt to conjure the departed spirit of Agamemnon to aid them in revenging his murder. Orestes then asks "why she sent libations, what calculation led her to offer too late atonement for a hurt past cure" (l.515-516). The chorus responds that in the palace of Argos Clytemnestra was roused from slumber by a nightmare: she dreamt that she gave birth to a snake, and the snake now feeds from her breast and draws blood along with milk. Alarmed by this, a possible sign of the gods' wrath, she "sent these funeral libations" (l.538). Orestes believes that he is the snake in his mother's dream, so together with Electra they plan to avenge their father by killing their mother Clytemnestra and her new husband, Aegisthus.

Author : Aeschylus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 58 pages
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Release : 2019-10-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1698622686

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The Choephori by Aeschylus Pdf

The Choephoroi is the second of the three linked tragedies which make up "The Oresteia" trilogy by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus, preceded by "Agamemnon" and followed by "The Eumenides". The trilogy as a whole, originally performed at the annual Dionysia festival in Athens in 458 BCE, where it won first prize, is considered to be Aeschylus' last authenticated, and also his greatest, work. "The Libation Bearers" deals with the reunion of Agamemnon's children, Electra and Orestes, and their revenge as they kill Clytemnestra and Aegisthus in a new chapter of the curse of the House of Atreus.

Author : Aeschylus (aiskhylos)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
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Release : 2020-12-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798577738358

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Choephori Illustrated by Aeschylus (aiskhylos) Pdf

Also known as 'The Libation Bearers' this is the second play of Aeschylus' Oresteia trilogy. Many years after king Agamemnon's murder at the hands of his wife Clytamnestra and her lover Aigisthos, his son Orestes returns home with Pylades to mourn at his grave. He has been living in exile and has come back to Argos in secret; his mission is to avenge Agamemnon's death.

Author : Aeschylus
Publisher : Bristol Classical Press
Page : 208 pages
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Release : 1986
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : UCSC:32106007721993

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Aeschylus: Choephori by Aeschylus Pdf

Produced in 458 BC, Aeschylus' Choephori is the second play in the Oresteian trilogy. The bloodshed begun in the first play with the murder of Agamemnon by his wife Clytemnestra is here continued when Agamemnon's son Orestes avenges his father's death by killing Clytemnestra. It is not until the third and final play, Eumenides, that peace is restored to the family of the Atreidae. This edition takes into account the large amount of recent research on the play and tackles the problems presented by an unusually corrupt text. The introduction discusses the pre-Aeschylean 'Orestes' tradition in literature and art, as well as the place of Choephori within the Oresteia, its imagery and dramatic structure, the questions of staging the play, and the manuscript tradition. The Greek text and critical apparatus are those of D.L. Page (OCT). The commentary looks at problems of style, dramatic technique, and interpretation of the play, and before each scene is discussed an analysis of its contribution to the drama as a whole is supplied.

Author : C. W. Marshall
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 200 pages
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Release : 2017-09-07
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781474255080

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Aeschylus: Libation Bearers by C. W. Marshall Pdf

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.

Author : Aeschylus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 166 pages
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Release : 1922
Category : Clytemnestra (Greek mythology)
ISBN : UOM:39015011878884

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The Oresteia of Aeschylus by Aeschylus Pdf

Author : Robert J Milch
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 76 pages
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Release : 2001-03-07
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780544179387

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CliffsNotes on Aeschylus' Agamemnon, The Choephori & The Eumenides by Robert J Milch Pdf

This CliffsNotes guide includes everything you’ve come to expect from the trusted experts at CliffsNotes, including analysis of the most widely read literary works.

Author : Aeschylus(aiskhylos) (aiskhylos)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
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Release : 2020-11-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798572500462

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Choephori Illustrated by Aeschylus(aiskhylos) (aiskhylos) Pdf

Also known as 'The Libation Bearers' this is the second play of Aeschylus' Oresteia trilogy. Many years after king Agamemnon's murder at the hands of his wife Clytamnestra and her lover Aigisthos, his son Orestes returns home with Pylades to mourn at his grave. He has been living in exile and has come back to Argos in secret; his mission is to avenge Agamemnon's death.

Author : Aeschylus
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 241 pages
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Release : 1973-07-26
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780141906294

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The Oresteian Trilogy by Aeschylus Pdf

Aeschylus (525-c.456 bc) set his great trilogy in the immediate aftermath of the Fall of Troy, when King Agamemnon returns to Argos, a victor in war. Agamemnon depicts the hero's discovery that his family has been destroyed by his wife's infidelity and ends with his death at her callous hand. Clytemnestra's crime is repaid in The Choephori when her outraged son Orestes kills both her and her lover. The Eumenides then follows Orestes as he is hounded to Athens by the Furies' law of vengeance and depicts Athene replacing the bloody cycle of revenge with a system of civil justice. Written in the years after the Battle of Marathon, The Oresteian Trilogy affirmed the deliverance of democratic Athens not only from Persian conquest, but also from its own barbaric past.

Author : Aeschylus
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781681462639

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The Libation-Bearers by Aeschylus Pdf

Aeschylus was the first of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays can still be read or performed, the others being Sophocles and Euripides. He is often described as the father of tragedy: our knowledge of the genre begins with his work and our understanding of earlier tragedies is largely based on inferences from his surviving plays. Only seven of his estimated seventy to ninety plays have survived into modern times. Fragments of some other plays have survived in quotes and more continue to be discovered on Egyptian papyrus, often giving us surprising insights into his work.