The Orestia

The Orestia is a trilogy of plays written by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus. The three plays, Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Eumenides, tell the story of the House of Atreus and the curse that plagues the family. The first play, Agamemnon, begins with the return of Agamemnon, king of Mycenae, from the Trojan War. His wife, Clytemnestra, plots to kill him in revenge for sacrificing their daughter Iphigenia to the gods. The second play, The Libation Bearers, follows their children, Orestes and Electra, as they seek revenge for their father’s death. The final play, The Eumenides, deals with the consequences of Orestes’ actions and his trial in the court of Athena. The Orestia is a powerful exploration of justice, revenge, and the role of the gods in human affairs. It is considered one of the greatest works of Western literature and has influenced countless writers, philosophers, and artists over the centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.