Aeschylus Persae (1922)

Aeschylus Persae is a book written by M.R. Ridley and published in 1922. The book is a translation of the ancient Greek tragedy play, Persae, written by Aeschylus. The play is set in the aftermath of the Battle of Salamis, which was fought between the Greeks and the Persians in 480 BC. The play is centered around the Persian King Xerxes, who has just lost the battle and is returning to Persia with his army. The play explores the themes of power, hubris, and the consequences of war. Ridley's translation of the play is considered to be one of the most accurate and faithful translations of the original Greek text. The book includes an introduction by Ridley, providing historical and cultural context for the play, as well as notes on the translation and the original text. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars of ancient Greek literature and drama.This Book Is In English.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.