The Supplices of Aeschylus is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus. It tells the story of a group of young women who flee from Egypt to seek refuge in the city of Argos. The women are being pursued by their Egyptian suitors who want to force them into marriage. The play explores themes of courage, justice, and the role of women in society.This edition of the play, published in 1889, features a revised text of the original Greek manuscript. The editor, A.C. Pearson, has made several changes to the text in order to improve its clarity and accuracy. The book also includes a detailed introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the play, as well as an analysis of its themes and literary style.Overall, The Supplices of Aeschylus is a classic work of Greek literature that continues to be studied and performed today. This edition is an important resource for scholars and students of ancient Greek drama, as well as anyone interested in the history of Western literature.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.