9780656298211 - De Canticorum Aeschyleorum Compositione (Classic Reprint) de Dippe, Alfred (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the composition of choral odes in three of Aeschylus's famous plays: the Persians, Suppliants, and Seven Against Thebes. The author demonstrates how the odes are structured not only to reflect the content of the play, but also to further its themes and advance the plot. The author argues that the odes in the Persians express the tragic nature of the Persian defeat, while those in the Suppliants highlight the importance of justice and the protection of the weak. In the Seven Against Thebes, the odes explore the themes of fate, guilt, and the destructive power of civil war. Through a detailed analysis of the odes' structure, language, and imagery, the author reveals the depth of Aeschylus's artistry and his mastery of the choral form. This book will appeal to scholars and students of Greek literature, drama, and music, as well as anyone interested in the power of poetry to convey complex emotions and ideas. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.