October 11, 2012, by Alan Sommerstein

Thoughts about Aeschylus’ Oresteia

 

Alan Sommerstein reflects on some issues raised in Aeschylus’ Oresteia trilogy which are as vital now as they were in 458 BC when it was first produced.

This post originally appeared in the “Writer’s Choice” series on the blog of Prof. Norman Geras (www.normblog.typepad.com).  Grateful thanks to Prof. Geras for permitting it to be reposted here.

Thoughts about Aeschylus’ Oresteia

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