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A timeless story of justice, revenge, and the birth of civilization—reimagined for modern readers.
When King Agamemnon returns victorious from the ten-year siege of Troy, he expects a hero's welcome. Instead, he finds a wife consumed by a decade of grief and rage. Clytemnestra has never forgiven him for sacrificing their daughter Iphigenia to appease the gods and secure favorable winds for his war fleet. Now, with meticulous planning and cold fury, she prepares to extract the ultimate price for that betrayal.
But murder begets murder, and vengeance breeds vengeance. When Orestes, the exiled son, returns to avenge his father's death, he faces an impossible choice: obey the gods and kill his own mother, or let his father's murder go unpunished. His decision will unleash ancient forces that pursue him to the ends of the earth, driving him mad with guilt and terror.
Only in Athens, under the wise guidance of the goddess Athena, can this cycle of blood finally be broken. In the world's first trial by jury, mortals and immortals will decide whether justice can ever be separated from revenge—and whether civilization can triumph over the primitive law of blood for blood.
This edition transforms Aeschylus's towering masterpiece into flowing, accessible prose while preserving its philosophical depth and dramatic power. Experience the story that helped define Western concepts of justice, law, and moral responsibility—a work as urgent today as it was 2,500 years ago.
What readers will discover:
- The complete trilogy in vivid, contemporary prose
- Complex characters driven by impossible choices
- Themes that resonate powerfully with modern concerns about justice and family loyalty
- The mythic foundation of legal systems still used today
- A gripping narrative of crime, punishment, and redemption
Perfect for readers of literary classics, Greek mythology, or anyone interested in the timeless questions of justice, family, and the price of civilization.
"A reminder that civilization is not a gift but an achievement that must be won again and again through wisdom, courage, and the willingness to choose reason over rage."
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. A timeless story of justice, revenge, and the birth of civilization-reimagined for modern readers.When King Agamemnon returns victorious from the ten-year siege of Troy, he expects a hero's welcome. Instead, he finds a wife consumed by a decade of grief and rage. Clytemnestra has never forgiven him for sacrificing their daughter Iphigenia to appease the gods and secure favorable winds for his war fleet. Now, with meticulous planning and cold fury, she prepares to extract the ultimate price for that betrayal.But murder begets murder, and vengeance breeds vengeance. When Orestes, the exiled son, returns to avenge his father's death, he faces an impossible choice: obey the gods and kill his own mother, or let his father's murder go unpunished. His decision will unleash ancient forces that pursue him to the ends of the earth, driving him mad with guilt and terror.Only in Athens, under the wise guidance of the goddess Athena, can this cycle of blood finally be broken. In the world's first trial by jury, mortals and immortals will decide whether justice can ever be separated from revenge-and whether civilization can triumph over the primitive law of blood for blood.This edition transforms Aeschylus's towering masterpiece into flowing, accessible prose while preserving its philosophical depth and dramatic power. Experience the story that helped define Western concepts of justice, law, and moral responsibility-a work as urgent today as it was 2,500 years ago.What readers will discover: The complete trilogy in vivid, contemporary proseComplex characters driven by impossible choicesThemes that resonate powerfully with modern concerns about justice and family loyaltyThe mythic foundation of legal systems still used todayA gripping narrative of crime, punishment, and redemptionPerfect for readers of literary classics, Greek mythology, or anyone interested in the timeless questions of justice, family, and the price of civilization."A reminder that civilization is not a gift but an achievement that must be won again and again through wisdom, courage, and the willingness to choose reason over rage." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798266845145
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. A timeless story of justice, revenge, and the birth of civilization-reimagined for modern readers.When King Agamemnon returns victorious from the ten-year siege of Troy, he expects a hero's welcome. Instead, he finds a wife consumed by a decade of grief and rage. Clytemnestra has never forgiven him for sacrificing their daughter Iphigenia to appease the gods and secure favorable winds for his war fleet. Now, with meticulous planning and cold fury, she prepares to extract the ultimate price for that betrayal.But murder begets murder, and vengeance breeds vengeance. When Orestes, the exiled son, returns to avenge his father's death, he faces an impossible choice: obey the gods and kill his own mother, or let his father's murder go unpunished. His decision will unleash ancient forces that pursue him to the ends of the earth, driving him mad with guilt and terror.Only in Athens, under the wise guidance of the goddess Athena, can this cycle of blood finally be broken. In the world's first trial by jury, mortals and immortals will decide whether justice can ever be separated from revenge-and whether civilization can triumph over the primitive law of blood for blood.This edition transforms Aeschylus's towering masterpiece into flowing, accessible prose while preserving its philosophical depth and dramatic power. Experience the story that helped define Western concepts of justice, law, and moral responsibility-a work as urgent today as it was 2,500 years ago.What readers will discover: The complete trilogy in vivid, contemporary proseComplex characters driven by impossible choicesThemes that resonate powerfully with modern concerns about justice and family loyaltyThe mythic foundation of legal systems still used todayA gripping narrative of crime, punishment, and redemptionPerfect for readers of literary classics, Greek mythology, or anyone interested in the timeless questions of justice, family, and the price of civilization."A reminder that civilization is not a gift but an achievement that must be won again and again through wisdom, courage, and the willingness to choose reason over rage." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798266845145
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - A timeless story of justice, revenge, and the birth of civilization-reimagined for modern readers.When King Agamemnon returns victorious from the ten-year siege of Troy, he expects a hero's welcome. Instead, he finds a wife consumed by a decade of grief and rage. Clytemnestra has never forgiven him for sacrificing their daughter Iphigenia to appease the gods and secure favorable winds for his war fleet. Now, with meticulous planning and cold fury, she prepares to extract the ultimate price for that betrayal.But murder begets murder, and vengeance breeds vengeance. When Orestes, the exiled son, returns to avenge his father's death, he faces an impossible choice: obey the gods and kill his own mother, or let his father's murder go unpunished. His decision will unleash ancient forces that pursue him to the ends of the earth, driving him mad with guilt and terror.Only in Athens, under the wise guidance of the goddess Athena, can this cycle of blood finally be broken. In the world's first trial by jury, mortals and immortals will decide whether justice can ever be separated from revenge-and whether civilization can triumph over the primitive law of blood for blood.This edition transforms Aeschylus's towering masterpiece into flowing, accessible prose while preserving its philosophical depth and dramatic power. Experience the story that helped define Western concepts of justice, law, and moral responsibility-a work as urgent today as it was 2,500 years ago.What readers will discover: - The complete trilogy in vivid, contemporary prose- Complex characters driven by impossible choices- Themes that resonate powerfully with modern concerns about justice and family loyalty- The mythic foundation of legal systems still used today- A gripping narrative of crime, punishment, and redemptionPerfect for readers of literary classics, Greek mythology, or anyone interested in the timeless questions of justice, family, and the price of civilization.'A reminder that civilization is not a gift but an achievement that must be won again and again through wisdom, courage, and the willingness to choose reason over rage.'. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798266845145
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