The Oresteia of Aeschylus: A New Translation by Ted Hughes

Sought this book to acquaint myself with the classics. It has done that.

Hughes makes Aeschylus come alive like no other translation I am aware of. His poetry flies off the page and is eminently actable.

Riveting plays. Riveting translation.

Perfect. Needed the book for my class.

Thank you, thank you, thank you very much for this lovely edition and at a great price. I need this book for my Myths and Mysteries of the Tarot course at Barrett, The Honors College. I cannot wait to dive in and then sell it back to you <3

A XMAS present for the 14 year old granddaughter, and she loves it. Money well spent.

Wonderful translation of a timeless masterpiece

It is a great book for a great price, especially for a college requirement. Glad i get to keep it for future reading.

I got this book for my classical drama production at university, the translation is brilliant! Ted Hughes has a great knack for writing beautifully lyrical works which is still manageable to read and not to complex. I did have to read it a second time before I understood the whole plot, but I imagine that could have more to do with the fact I read it all hung over on a dreary Sunday afternoon that it has to do with the writing. The plot is pretty standard of the Greek tragedy but has become a favourite of mine, loving the third part in particular which is a introduction to an established justice system by the kick ass Goddess Athene who basically comes in and saves everyone's behinds (not that I'm biased as I played that part or anything haha) It is a great classic play, and would recommend it to anyone with an interest in the Greeks, Mythology or of course Drama/English lit.

Excellent condition and value

very good quality book!

It was written as a rattling good yarn but for me was too far from the original.

Wonderful translation. We staged it in Greece and the actors had a lot to work with. Rich and profound.