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De Perzen is a Dutch translation of Aeschylus's classic Greek tragedy, "The Persians." This dramatic work explores the Persian perspective on the Battle of Salamis, a pivotal naval engagement in the Greco-Persian Wars. The play offers a unique glimpse into the emotions and consequences faced by the defeated Persian empire, focusing on the lamentations of Queen Atossa and the Persian elders as they await news of Xerxes's campaign. This edition, translated by Isaac Da Costa, brings the powerful and timeless themes of Aeschylus's work to a Dutch-speaking audience. The tragedy delves into the themes of hubris, loss, and the human cost of war, making it a poignant and enduring piece of classical literature. Readers interested in ancient history, classical drama, and the enduring power of Greek tragedy will find this edition of "The Persians" to be a valuable and compelling read. 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 knowl