The Prometheus of Æschylus: With Notes, for the Use of Colleges in the United States (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Æschylus

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1332811353 ISBN 13: 9781332811359

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Prometheus of Aeschylus: A clear, scholarly edition with essential notes for students

A revised edition of the classic tragedy presented with extensive notes and context for college study. This edition helps readers understand the play’s themes, structure, and its place in the broader Greek drama.

In this edition, the Preface outlines the drama’s struggle between absolute power and the human spirit, with commentary on Prometheus as a figure who endures, resists, and looks toward relief. The notes illuminate mythic background, character contrasts, and the dramatic action, making the text accessible to readers new to Greek tragedy while still rewarding careful study for advanced students. Metre and textual details are discussed to aid understanding of the original verse and its rhythm.

The work also situates Prometheus within a trilogy framework and compares ancient interpretations, offering critical insight into how the play has been read by scholars over time. The edition thus serves as a practical companion for coursework and independent study alike.

• Detailed preface that explains the play’s central conflicts and key figures
• Line-by-line notes clarifying myth, rhetoric, and dramatic technique
• Discussion of metre, structure, and translation considerations
• Contextual remarks that connect Prometheus to broader themes in Greek drama

Ideal for students, instructors, and readers seeking a guide to this pivotal tragedy and its enduring questions about freedom, power, and justice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332811353
• ISBN 13: 9781332811359
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 130