Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound and the Seven Against Thebes: Play Guide and Free Edition
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Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound and the Seven Against Thebes is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Aeschylus (-525–-456). The listed translation credits are Buckley, Theodore Alois (1825–1856).
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"Prometheus Bound and the Seven Against Thebes" by Aeschylus is a collection of two tragedies that showcase the themes of defiance against divine authority and the tragic outcomes of human conflict, likely written in the 5th century BC. The main character of "Prometheus Bound" is Prometheus, a Titan who has been punished by Jupiter for stealing fire and giving it to humanity, while "The Seven Against Thebes" focuses on the conflict in Thebes and the tragic fate of its defenders as they confront external forces. The plays explore profound moral and philosophical questions surrounding suffering, power, and fate. At the start of "Prometheus Bound," Prometheus is chained to a rocky crag in Scythia as punishment for his transgressions against Zeus, who has seized power from the Titans. As he reflects on his fate, he interacts with characters like Strength, Force, and Vulcan, who reluctantly carry out Zeus's command to bind him. His misery intensifies as he reveals his benevolence towards humanity and the gifts he has bestowed upon them, contrasting sharply with the betrayal he faces from the god he once supported. In "The Seven Against Thebes," the action unfolds with Eteocles rallying citizens in preparation for an impending siege, emphasizing themes of valor, brotherhood, and the tragic consequences of war as the destinies of the characters become intertwined with their fateful choices.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound and the Seven Against Thebes
- Author credits: Aeschylus (-525–-456)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Buckley, Theodore Alois (1825–1856)
Catalogue subjects
- Eteocles, King of Thebes (Mythological character) -- Drama
- Polynices (Greek mythological figure) -- Drama
- Prometheus (Greek deity) -- Drama
- Seven against Thebes (Greek mythology) -- Drama
- Thebes (Greece) -- Drama
- Tragedies (Drama)
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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