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Modern Library college editions volume T30
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xxv pages, 1 unnumbered page, 446 pages ; 19 cm.
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English
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German philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche was one the most controversial figures of the 19th century. His evocative writings on religion, morality, culture, philosophy, and science were often polemic attacks against the established views of his time. First published in 1872, "The Birth of Tragedy" is the author's classic work on dramatic theory. It was the author's first published work in which he exhibited his enthusiasm for the dramatic works of Aeschylus...
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Complete Greek tragedies. Aeschylus volume 1
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vii, 170 pages ; 21 cm.
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English
7) 10 plays
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xxi, 578 pages ; 18 cm
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English
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"Of all the ancient Greek dramatists, Euripides has the most to say to modern readers. His principle themes- the oppression of women, the folly of war, and the tensions between freedom and order, faith and reason, dogma and fact- are as relevant today as they were millennia ago. The plays continue to shock, inspire, and remind us what it means to be human."-- BACK COVER.
8) The Oresteia
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The Oresteia, a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus. The name derives from the character Orestes, who sets out to avenge his father's murder. The only extant example of an ancient Greek theater trilogy, the Oresteia won first prize at the Dionysia festival in 458 BC. Principal themes of the trilogy include the contrast between revenge and justice, as well as the transition from personal vendetta to organized litigation.
9) Antigone
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1 videodisc (82 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
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Greek
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The Greek tragedy of Sophocles in which King Creon orders Antigone's death for burying her slain brother against the King's desire.
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