Orestes - Richard Le Gallienne - Bog

Orestes: A Tragedy is a play written by Richard Le Gallienne and first published in 1910. The play is based on the Greek myth of Orestes, the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, who seeks revenge for his father's murder. The story follows Orestes as he returns to his homeland to avenge his father's death, with the help of his sister, Electra. However, as the plot unfolds, Orestes becomes plagued with guilt and madness, leading to a tragic conclusion. The play explores themes of justice, revenge, and the consequences of one's actions. It is written in verse and features a cast of characters from Greek mythology, including Apollo, the Furies, and Athena. Orestes: A Tragedy is considered a classic of modernist literature and a significant contribution to the genre of Greek tragedy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.