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100	1		_aMoulton, Richard G. _q(Richard Green), _d1849-1924
245	1	0	_aBook of illustrations : Ancient Tragedy
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-10-16
505	0		_aStory of Orestes / Aeschylus -- Electra / Sophocles -- Electra / Euripides -- Alcestis / Euripides -- The Cyclops / Euripides -- The Bacchanals / Euripides -- Miscellaneous passages.
508			_aProduced by Al Haines
520			_a"Book of Illustrations: Ancient Tragedy" by Richard G. Moulton is a scholarly compilation written in the early 20th century. This work not only presents illustrations of ancient tragedies but also offers insights into prominent Greek works, including Aeschylus' "Oresteia", Sophocles' "Electra", and Euripides’ plays. It serves as a resource for understanding the narratives and themes of these classic tragedies, enhancing the reader's appreciation for ancient drama. The opening portion of the book outlines the foundational elements of the "Oresteia", detailing the tragic lineage of the House of Atreus and the brutal events that follow Agamemnon's return from the Trojan War. It introduces key characters such as Agamemnon, the conflicted Clytaemnestra, and Orestes, who is propelled towards avenging his father's murder. The initial scenes highlight the tension between victory and impending doom, foreshadowing the cycle of violence that unfolds throughout the trilogy. As the Watchman reveals the long-awaited signal of victory, the Chorus reflects on the dual nature of glory and vengeance that permeates these tragedies, setting the tone for the dramatic exploration to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aGreek drama (Tragedy) -- Translations into English
700	1		_aAeschylus, _d526 BCE-457 BCE
700	1		_aEuripides, _d481? BCE-407 BCE
700	1		_aSophocles, _d496? BCE-407 BCE
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19559
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