Audiobooks by Aeschylus

"The eternal struggle between power and defiance – told through one of the most powerful tragedies in ancient Greek literature. In Prometheus Bound, Aeschylus brings to life the myth of the Titan who gave fire to humanity – an act of rebellion that defied the will of Zeus. For his gift of progress, Prometheus is chained to a rock and sentenced to perpetual torment, yet he refuses to submit. This poetic and emotionally charged play examines themes of resistance, justice, and sacrifice. Prometheus becomes more than a mythic figure – he is a timeless symbol of human dignity and the unbreakable will to stand against oppression. After listening to this book, you will learn: • how ancient tragedy reflects modern themes of freedom and tyranny; • the philosophical and political messages behind the myth of Prometheus; • insights into Greek dramatic structure and poetic language; • the value of endurance and moral conviction in the face of suffering; • why this ancient play still resonates with readers and audiences today. Prometheus Bound is a lyrical and thought-provoking exploration of rebellion and consequence – a work that continues to inspire questions about authority, justice, and the human spirit."

Aeschylus (Author), Petr Filin (Narrator)

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The Best of the Playwrights: Tragedies and Comedies by the Masters: Medea by Euripides; Antigone by

"This collection contains the following works: Medea by Sophocles Antigone by Sophocles Agamemnon by Aeschylus Eumenides by Aeschylus The Choephori by Aeschylus The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Romeo And Juliet by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of King Lear by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Coriolanus by William Shakespeare The Tragedie of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare Cymbeline, King of Britain by William Shakespeare The Life of Tymon of Athens by William Shakespeare Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov Pygmalion by Bernard Shaw"

Aeschylus, Anton Chekhov, Euripides, George Bernard Shaw, Henrik Ibsen, Sophocles, William Shakespeare (Author), David J. Miles, Mark Bowen (Narrator)

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Ancient Greek Tragedies. Classic collection: Euripides. Medea; Sophocles. Antigone; Aeschylus. The O

"This collection presents the works of the three fathers of ancient Greek tragedies: Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. The reader of this collection will be able to comprehend how the plots and conflicts populating classical tragedy developed. The principle theme of Aeschylus' tragedies is the idea of fate being omnipotent and the futility in struggling against it. The tragedies of Sophocles reflect the era of the Greeks' victorious war against the Persians, which opened up commercial prosperity through trade. Euripides propels his dramas by incorporating conflicts from within the human psyche. Contents: Euripides: Medea Sophocles: Antigone Aeschylus: The Oresteia Agamemnon Eumenides The Choephori"

Aeschylus, Euripides, Sophocles (Author), Mark Bowen (Narrator)

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Masterpieces of Tragedies and Comedies: Medea by Euripides; Antigone by Sophocles; The Oresteia by A

"This collection contains the following works: Euripides: Medea Sophocles: Antigone Aeschylus: Agamemnon Aeschylus: Eumenides Aeschylus: The Choephori William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Romeo And Juliet William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Macbeth William Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of King Lear William Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Coriolanus William Shakespeare: The Tragedie of Julius Caesar William Shakespeare: Cymbeline, King of Britain William Shakespeare.: The Life of Tymon of Athens William Shakespeare: Titus Andronicus William Shakespeare: Troilus and Cressida Henrik Ibsen: A Doll's House Anton Chekhov: Uncle Vanya Bernard Shaw: Pygmalion"

Aeschylus, Anton Chekhov, Euripides, George Bernard Shaw, Henrik Ibsen, Sophocles, William Shakespeare (Author), David J. Miles, Mark Bowen (Narrator)

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25+ The Big Book of Ancient Classics: The Odyssey by Homer, Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, The Repu

"We live in an era rife with cultural conflict. The 21st century is by no means free of wars, terrorism, riots, famine, nor epidemics. We may attempt to solve the challenges of our times by uniting the humanistic disciplines of philosophy, science, and technology. Our modern reality requires a fundamental understanding of the problems beleaguering our existence. Science and literature are key tools for gaining this insight. The wisdom accumulated throughout the centuries by scientists, philosophers, and writers is a solid foundation on which modern man can build the future. Our ability to learn from those who have come before is precisely what led Protagoras to declare that 'Man is the measure of all things.' Poetics by Aristotle The Athenian Constitution by Aristotle On Life and Death by Aristotle Agamemnon by Aeschylus The Eumenides by Aeschylus The Choephori by Aeschylus Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Medea by Euripides The Works and Days by Hesiod The Theogony by Hesiod The Shield of Heracles by Hesiod The Odyssey by Homer The Apology of Socrates by Plato Charmides by Plato Crito by Plato Euthyphro by Plato Ion by Plato Laches by Plato Lysis by Plato Menexenus by Plato The Republic by Plato The Allegory of the Cave by Plato Symposium by Plato Meno by Plato Phaedo by Plato Critias by Plato The Complete Poems by Sappho Antigone by Sophocles "

Aeschylus, Aristotle, Euripides, Hesiod, Homer, Marcus Aurelius, Plato, Sappho, Sophocles (Author), Emma Gibson, Kelli Winkler, Mark Bowen, Peter Coates, Stacey M. Patterson (Narrator)

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Agamemnon

"'Agamemnon' is the first of the three linked tragedies which make up 'The Oresteia' trilogy by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus. Trilogy as a whole, originally performed at the annual Dionysia festival in Athens in 458 BCE, where it won first prize, is considered to be Aeschylus' last authenticated, and also his greatest, work. 'Agamemnon' describes the homecoming of Agamemnon, king of Argos, from the Trojan War, and his return to his wife, Clytemnestra, who had been planning his murder (in concert with her lover, Aegisthus) as revenge for Agamemnon's earlier sacrifice of their daughter, Iphigenia. "

Aeschylus (Author), Mark Bowen (Narrator)

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The Choephori

"Produced in 458 BC, Aeschylus' Choephori is the second play in the Oresteian trilogy. The bloodshed begun in the first play with the murder of Agamemnon by his wife Clytemnestra is here continued when Agamemnon's son Orestes avenges his father's death by killing Clytemnestra. It is not until the third and final play, Eumenides, that peace is restored to the family of the Atreidae. The introduction discusses the pre-Aeschylean 'Orestes' tradition in literature and art, as well as the place of Choephori within the Oresteia, its imagery and dramatic structure, the questions of staging the play, and the manuscript tradition."

Aeschylus (Author), Mark Bowen (Narrator)

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Eumenides

"The final play of the Oresteia, called The Eumenides (Εὐμενίδες, Eumenídes), illustrates how the sequence of events in the trilogy ends up in the development of social order or a proper judicial system in Athenian society. In this play, Orestes is hunted down and tormented by the Furies, a trio of goddesses known to be the instruments of justice, who are also referred to as the 'Gracious Ones' (Eumenides). They relentlessly pursue Orestes for the killing of his mother. However, through the intervention of Apollo, Orestes is able to escape them for a brief moment while they are asleep and head to Athens under the protection of Hermes. Seeing the Furies asleep, Clytemnestra's ghost comes to wake them up to obtain justice on her son Orestes for killing her."

Aeschylus (Author), Mark Bowen (Narrator)

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10 Masterpieces of Ancient Greek Literature: The Odyssey, The Works and Days, Theogony, The Complete

"The earliest surviving works of ancient Greek literature, dating back to the early Archaic period, are the two epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey. These two epics, along with the Homeric Hymns and the two poems of Hesiod, Theogony and Works and Days, comprised the major foundations of the Greek literary tradition that would continue into the Classical, Hellenistic, and Roman periods. This carefully selected collection contains: The Odyssey The Works and Days Theogony The Complete Poems of Sappho Medea Antigone Agamemnon The Choephori Eumenides The Odes of Anacreon"

Aeschylus, Anacreon, Euripides, Hesiod, Homer, Sappho, Sophocles (Author), Kelli Winkler, Mark Bowen, Peter Coates (Narrator)

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100 Quotes by Aeschylus

"´100 Quotes by Aeschylus´ unveils the musings of the originator of tragedy. With topics such as religion, life, love, and death taken to task, Aeschylus offers the 21st-century reader an insight into the thoughts and feelings of the Ancient Greeks. However, what is surprising is just how resonant many of those ideas are today. An outstanding book for those seeking bite-sized nuggets of timeless wisdom. - Thought to have been born in Eleusis, Aeschylus (524BC – 456BC) is the subject of both myth and legend. According to the story, at the age of 26, he was working in a vineyard. During that time, he was visited by the Greek god Dionysus, who pointed him towards the theatrical art of tragedy. In addition to working as a playwright, he served in the Greek army, particularly in the wars against Persia, which heavily influenced his earliest works. When inducted into a secret cult surrounding the goddess, Demeter, Aeschylus revealed many of the sect’s mysteries in his scripts. As a result, he was accused of religious mockery, although acquitted at his trial. While he has set the template for tragedians to follow, many of his works have been adapted for film and TV. Perhaps the most notable is ‘Oresteia,’ starring Diana Rigg and Anton Lesser."

Aeschylus (Author), Brad Carty (Narrator)

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The Oresteia: Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers and The Furies

"The classic trilogy about murder, revenge and justice, as heard on BBC Radio 3 – plus a bonus documentary exploring Aeschylus's seminal Greek tragedy A chilling tale of homecoming, violent death and bloody vengeance, The Oresteia dates back to the 5th Century BC, but its themes still resonate today. At once a family saga, morality tale and courtroom drama, it recounts how two generations of the cursed House of Atreus become locked into a deadly cycle of atrocities. To break the chain, their private vendetta must become public, as questions of guilt and justification are decided in the first ever homicide trial… Agamemnon The Trojan War is over, and conquering hero Agamemnon arrives home to Argos. But victory came at an appalling price – the sacrifice of his eldest daughter, Iphigenia. Now, his wife Clytemnestra is determined to take a grisly revenge … The Libation Bearers Returning from exile, Agamemnon's son Orestes vows to avenge his father’s death by murdering his killer, his own mother Clytemnestra. But where can he find the strength to carry out such a horrific deed? The Furies Having committed matricide, Orestes flees to Delphi. But the remorseless Furies, ancient deities of vengeance, are on his trail and baying for blood. Can the young gods Apollo and Athena save him from a terrible fate? Adapted by three of Britain’s most imaginative writers, Simon Scardifield, Ed Hime and Rebecca Lenkiewicz, these contemporary versions of Aeschylus’s trilogy are atmospheric, fast-moving and superbly accessible. The star casts include Lesley Sharp as Clytemnestra, Hugo Speer as Agamemnon and Will Howard as Orestes. Each of the plays is introduced by Edith Hall, Professor of Classics at Kings College London. Also featured is an episode of In Our Time, in which Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how The Oresteia has fired the modern imagination, inspiring artists ranging from Richard Wagner to T. S. Eliot. Written by Aeschylus Agamemnon The Chorus – Arthur Hughes, Philip Jackson and Carolyn Pickles Clytemnestra – Lesley Sharp Agamemnon – Hugo Speer Cassandra – Anamaria Marinca Calchas – Karl Johnson Aegisthus – Sean Murray Iphigenia – Georgie Fuller Herald – John Norton Guards – Steve Toussaint and Harry Jardine Adapted by Simon Scardifield Directed by Sasha Yevtushenko BBC Concert Orchestra Percussionists: Alasdair Malloy, Stephen Webberley and Stephen Whibley Singer: Adriana Festeu Sound design by Colin Guthrie First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 12 January 2014 The Libation Bearers Orestes – Will Howard Electra – Joanne Froggatt Clytemnestra – Lesley Sharp The Chorus – Sheila Reid, Amanda Lawrence and Carys Eleri Aegisthus – Sean Murray Cilissa – Carolyn Pickles Pylades – Joel MacCormack Servants – David Seddon and John Norton Iphigenia – Georgie Fuller Adapted by Ed Hime Directed by Marc Beeby BBC Concert Orchestra Percussionists: Alasdair Malloy, Stephen Webberley and Stephen Whibley Singer: Adriana Festeu Sound design by Cal Knightley and Colin Guthrie First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 19 January 2014 The Furies Narrator – Niamh Cusack Alecto – Polly Hemingway Megaera – Maureen Beattie Tisiphone – Carolyn Pickles Orestes – Will Howard Athena – Chipo Chung Apollo – Joel MacCormack Clytemnestra – Lesley Sharp The Pythia – Priyanga Burford Girl – Carys Eleri Judge – Sean Murray Adapted by Rebecca Lenkiewicz Directed by Sasha Yevtushenko BBC Concert Orchestra Percussionists: Alasdair Malloy, Stephen Webberley and Stephen Whibley Sound design by Colin Guthrie First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 26 January 2014 In Our Time Presented by Melyvn Bragg With Edith Hall, then Professor of Greek Cultural History at Durham University; Simon Goldhill, Professor of Greek at the University of Cambridge; Tom Healy, Professor of Renaissance Studies at Birkbeck College, University of London Produced by Charlie Taylor First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 29 December 2005"

Aeschylus (Author), Full Cast, Hugo Speer, Joanne Froggatt, Lesley Sharp, Niamh Cusack, Will Howard (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - 100 citas de Esquilo: Colección 100 citas de

"Esquilo es la más antigua de las tres grandes tragedias griegas. Trece veces ganador del trágico concurso, es autor de unas 110 obras de teatro, de las cuales sólo siete nos han sido transmitidas. El teatro de Esquilo se caracteriza esencialmente por su fuerza dramática, la tensión y la angustia que habita en sus obras, cuya coherencia se entiende sobre todo por la progresión que las unió dentro de trilogías 'enlazadas', de las que sólo queda el Orestie hoy en día. Estas 100 citas pretenden dar acceso a su obra monumental a través de una selección de sus pensamientos más impactantes, en un formato accesible para todos. Una cita es más que un extracto de una declaración, puede ser un golpe de la mente, un resumen de un pensamiento complejo, una máxima, una apertura a una reflexión más profunda."

Aeschylus (Author), Benjamin Asnar (Narrator)

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