The Prometheus Of Aeschylus: With Notes, For The Use Of Colleges In The United States (1850)

The Prometheus of Aeschylus is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus, which was first performed in Athens in 470 BCE. The play tells the story of Prometheus, a Titan who defies the gods by giving fire to humanity and is subsequently punished for his actions. This edition of the play, published in 1850, includes notes and commentary intended for use by college students in the United States. The notes provide historical and cultural context for the play, as well as explanations of the language and themes. The edition is an important resource for those studying Greek literature and drama, as well as for anyone interested in the enduring legacy of Aeschylus and his works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Aeschylus was Greece's leading playwright between his first victory at the festival Dionysus in 0484 B.C.E. until his death, winning thirteen first-place crowns in that period. His epitaph boasts only that he fought bravely for Athens at the Battle of Marathin.