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"Prometheus The Fire-giver" is an attempted restoration of the lost first part of Aeschylus's Prometheian trilogy. This work reimagines and reconstructs the foundational myths of Prometheus, the Titan who defied the gods to bring fire to humanity. Presented in poetic form, this book offers a unique interpretation of classical Greek drama, appealing to scholars, students, and enthusiasts of ancient literature. William Cox Bennett's restoration provides insight into the potential structure and themes of the lost original, allowing readers to engage with a cornerstone of Western literature in a fresh and imaginative way. Explore the depths of Aeschylus' vision and the enduring legacy of Prometheus through this meticulously crafted reconstruction. 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.