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The Furies: A Greek Tragedy of Justice and Transformation
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781617209987
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: May 4 2013
Pages: 46
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A powerful Greek tragedy exploring justice, vengeance, and the transformation of moral order in ancient myth.
The Furies (also known as The Eumenides) forms the concluding part of Aeschylus's Oresteia trilogy, bringing to resolution the cycle of vengeance that has unfolded across generations. The play follows Orestes as he seeks release from the pursuit of the Furies, ancient deities of retribution, and presents a turning point from personal revenge to the establishment of civic justice.
Aeschylus combines mythological narrative with philosophical inquiry, examining the nature of law, responsibility, and the role of divine and human authority. The drama reflects a transition in Greek thought, where systems of justice evolve from inherited obligation to structured legal process.
First performed in the fifth century BCE, The Furies remains a foundational work of classical drama and Western literature. This unabridged edition preserves the complete text, making it suitable for homeschool study, classroom use, and general reading.
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