The Prometheus Bound of Æschylus (Classic Reprint): Literally Translated Into English Verse - Couverture souple

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9781332435722: The Prometheus Bound of Æschylus (Classic Reprint): Literally Translated Into English Verse

Synopsis

Prometheus Bound offers a mythic tale of defiance against the gods, told in piercing verse.


This classic tragedy follows Prometheus as he endures cruel bonds and the wrath of Zeus. The book presents a dramatic dialogue between Prometheus, the chained titan, and the chorus, weaving themes of power, punishment, and the cost of mercy. Readers encounter a vivid stage picture, where ritualized speech and fierce conviction carry the story forward.


Through the translated verse, the drama explores how courage and foresight challenge sovereign rule, while the chorus voices doubt, fear, and late-appearing hope. It remains anchored in ancient myth while delivering stark questions about justice, sacrifice, and the price of truth.



  • Vivid, ancient-setting tragedy conveyed in accessible English verse

  • Intense exchanges between Prometheus, Hermes, and the chorus

  • Themes of power, fate, and resistance that feel timeless

  • A window into classical myth retold with dramatic immediacy


Ideal for readers of classical tragedies and myth-inspired retellings seeking a powerful, character-focused drama.

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9780331786613: The Prometheus Bound of Æschylus: Literally Translated Into English Verse (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 :  0331786613 ISBN 13 :  9780331786613
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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