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Name: Πέρσαι (Persai, Persae)
Rating: 3.5 (2 reviews)
Author: Aeschylus

Aeschylus’s play *Persae* retells the Greek victory over the Persian forces at the Battle of Salamis in 480 BC. Through its poetic dialogue, the work not only recounts the historical clash but also presents a powerful condemnation of the devastation caused by war, resonating with audiences across the centuries.

First publish date: 1816

Genre: Drama & Plays/Tragedy

Authors: Aeschylus

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