The political background of Aeschylean tragedy
By: Anthony J. Podlecki.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Bristol Classical
Published: 1999
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 188
Subjects: Aeschylus -- Criticism and interpretation.; Politics and literature -- Greece.; Greek drama -- Political aspects.
Description: "The author examines the seven extant plays of Aeschylus against the political and military background of his time. As one who himself fought at the battle of Salamis, Aeschylus was profoundly concerned with military events (the messenger speech in Persians) and potitical changes (Eumenides). In this volume, Podlecki adopted a 'historicist' approach to tragedy, adding a new dimension to the understanding of Aeschylus' poetry."--Bloomsbury Publishing

The author examines the seven extant plays of Aeschylus against the political and military background of his time. As one who himself fought at the battle of Salamis, Aeschylus was profoundly concerned with military events (the messenger speech in Persians) and potitical changes (Eumenides). In this volume, Podlecki adopted a 'historicist' approach to tragedy, adding a new dimension to the understanding of Aeschylus' poetry
Notes: Previous ed.: Ann Arbour, Mich. : University of Michigan, 1966.

Includes bibliographical references and index.