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This volume presents literal translations of the seven surviving tragedies of Aeschylus, one of the foundational playwrights of ancient Greece. Included are such enduring works as "Agamemnon," "The Libation Bearers," "The Eumenides," "The Suppliants," "The Persians," "Seven Against Thebes," and "Prometheus Bound." Aeschylus's plays explore profound themes of justice, revenge, fate, and the human condition, offering timeless insights into the struggles and triumphs of humanity. These translations aim to provide readers with a close and accurate rendering of the original Greek, allowing for a deeper appreciation of Aeschylus's poetic language and dramatic vision. Ideal for students, scholars, and anyone interested in classical literature, this collection offers a valuable window into the world of ancient Greek drama. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.