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Name: Oresteia
Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)
Author: Aeschylus

The Oresteia is a trilogy by Greek playwright Aeschylus depicting the downfall of the House of Atreus and the tragic consequences of murder and vengeance. It includes three plays: Agamemnon, Choephori, and The Eumenides. These plays are considered one of the major achievements of Greek antiquity. They explore themes of power, justice, and family relationships, and their portrayal of the tragic consequences of violent behavior remains relevant today.

First publish date: 1845

Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature

Authors: Aeschylus

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