Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound and the Seven Against Thebes by Aeschylus

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Author Aeschylus, 526 BCE-457 BCE
Translator Buckley, Theodore Alois, 1825-1856
LoC No. tmp92004065
Title Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound and the Seven Against Thebes
Note Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "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. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Tragedies
Subject Prometheus (Greek deity) -- Drama
Subject Seven against Thebes (Greek mythology) -- Drama
Subject Polynices (Greek mythological figure) -- Drama
Subject Eteocles, King of Thebes (Mythological character) -- Drama
Subject Thebes (Greece) -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 27458
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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