The political background of Aeschylean tragedy

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"The author examines the seven extant plays of Aeschylus against the political and military background of his time. As one who himself fought at the battle of Salamis, Aeschylus was profoundly concerned with military events (the messenger speech in Persians) and potitical changes (Eumenides). In this volume, Podlecki adopted a 'historicist' approach to tragedy, adding a new dimension to the understanding of Aeschylus' poetry."--Bloomsbury Publishing The author examines the seven extant plays of Aeschylus against the political and military background of his time. As one who himself fought at the battle of Salamis, Aeschylus was profoundly concerned with military events (the messenger speech in Persians) and potitical changes (Eumenides). In this volume, Podlecki adopted a 'historicist' approach to tragedy, adding a new dimension to the understanding of Aeschylus' poetry

subjects: Criticism and interpretation,  Greek drama,  Political aspects,  Political aspects of Greek drama,  Politics and literature,  Aeschylus,  Greece, politics and government,  Political and social views,  Politics and government,  History,  Greek Political plays,  History and criticism,  Tragedy

People: Aeschylus

Places: Greece