Agamemnon: A Tragedy (1832)

Agamemnon: A Tragedy is a play written by Aeschylus in 1832. The play is set in ancient Greece and tells the story of Agamemnon, the King of Argos, and his return from the Trojan War. The play begins with Agamemnon's wife, Clytemnestra, plotting to kill him as revenge for sacrificing their daughter Iphigenia to the gods. Agamemnon returns home with his concubine, Cassandra, and is met with a hostile reception from Clytemnestra. The play explores themes of revenge, justice, and the consequences of actions. It is a classic Greek tragedy that is known for its powerful language and dramatic storytelling.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.