Oresteia
About this book
The Oresteia -- Agamemnon, Choephori, and The Eumenides -- depicts the downfall of the house of Atreus: after King Agamemnon is murdered by Clytemnestra, their son, Orestes, is commanded by Apollo to avenge the crime by killing his mother, and he does so, bringing on himself the wrath of the Furies and the judgment of Athens. Together, the three plays are one of the major achievements of Greek antiquity. - Publisher.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 48380 readers · 187 pages · ≈ 3 h 28 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Oresteia?
About ≈ 3 h 28 m — 187 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Oresteia?
187 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Oresteia?
It sits on the Mythology, Poetry, Drama shelves.
Has Oresteia been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Forgotten Pistolero (1970), The Forgotten Pistolero (1969).
Is Oresteia in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Oresteia?
The main characters include Aeschylus. Prometheus bound.
Who wrote Oresteia?
Aeschylus.
Where can I read Oresteia online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library