Eumenides

<p><i>Eumenides</i> is the concluding part of Aeschylus's powerful Oresteia trilogy following the events of <i>Agamemnon</i> and <i>The Libation Bearers</i>. In this final play Orestes haunted by the Furies for the murder of his mother Clytemnestra seeks justice and absolution. The drama unfolds as Orestes is pursued to Athens where Athena establishes a court to hear his case. The play explores themes of justice revenge and the transition from ancient law to a more civilized order. The Furies representing the old order of vengeance are transformed into the Eumenides benevolent protectors of Athens signifying a reconciliation of old and new values.</p><p>This edition offers readers access to one of the cornerstone texts of ancient Greek literature providing insight into the dramatic and philosophical landscape of classical Athens. Arthur Sidgwick's work makes this important text accessible for study and appreciation.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>