The Choephori of Aeschylus [Paperback]

Originally published in 1901, this book contains the ancient Greek text of Aeschylus' Choephori, the second play in his Oresteia trilogy.Originally published in 1901, this book contains the ancient Greek text of Aeschylus' Choephori, the second play in his Oresteia trilogy. Tucker supplies an English translation on each facing page, as well as a translation of the ancient scholia and a detailed critical commentary.Originally published in 1901, this book contains the ancient Greek text of Aeschylus' Choephori, the second play in his Oresteia trilogy. Tucker supplies an English translation on each facing page, as well as a translation of the ancient scholia and a detailed critical commentary.Originally published in 1901, this book contains the ancient Greek text of Aeschylus' Choephori, the second play in his Oresteia trilogy. Tucker supplies an English translation on each facing page, as well as a translation of the ancient scholia and a detailed critical commentary. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in history of Classical scholarship or ancient Greek drama.Preface; Introduction: 1. Greek dramas of Orestes the Avenger; 2. The text of the Choephori; Text and commentary; Recension of the scholia; Indices.