tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post1833605471640419175..comments2023-10-26T06:57:52.663-07:00Comments on ProSe: Review: "Agamemnon" from "The Oresteia" By AeschylusChristopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428150254760548485noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-34198553798486817702012-09-29T10:21:53.972-07:002012-09-29T10:21:53.972-07:00My friend, here's the link to the group discus...My friend, here's the link to the group discussion of <i>The Oresteia</i>. <br /><br />http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_folder/56304?group_id=19860<br /><br />I have to tell you that reading those three plays was truly a special event in my reading life. I have since acquired a number of other translations, besides my beloved Fagles, and have enjoyed each and every one of them. I think it is an incredibly important work, and one that every committed reader should delve into at some point. Best wishes! Cheers! ChrisChristopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00428150254760548485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-64921985735898838172012-09-28T21:40:45.665-07:002012-09-28T21:40:45.665-07:00that's alright. I'd love to just read thro...that's alright. I'd love to just read through the archives. Is that group inaccessible? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-19395067913288314882012-09-28T15:03:32.574-07:002012-09-28T15:03:32.574-07:00Unfortunately, that group read and discussion was ...Unfortunately, that group read and discussion was two years ago in September 2010. Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00428150254760548485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-22526174218024309102012-09-28T13:52:43.193-07:002012-09-28T13:52:43.193-07:00Which group is discussing Oresteia on goodreads? I...Which group is discussing Oresteia on goodreads? I can't seem to find it? can you link me pls?<br /><br />thnxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-6958522241876735722010-09-29T06:50:01.300-07:002010-09-29T06:50:01.300-07:00Wonderful post! When I was little my dad got me c...Wonderful post! When I was little my dad got me children's versions of Greek mythology and the Bible and said if you understand these you can understand all western lit. If you don't know they, you just scratch the surface of everything else you read.<br /><br />I haven't read any Greek tragedies in awhile and I should remedy that. I remember enjoying the Agamemnon the last time I read it. Perhaps I'll start there. I loved the character Cassandra.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456600806188531803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-65755954159813213622010-09-28T16:04:20.862-07:002010-09-28T16:04:20.862-07:00I read the Oresteian a couple years ago for a clas...I read the Oresteian a couple years ago for a class and loved it. Overall, I enjoyed the ancient Greek plays much more than Homer. I think Agamemnon is my favorite from this trilogy. The scene where Clytaemnestra kills Agamemnon is awesome. I love the quote you chose - how it has duplicate meanings. Good stuff. Nice post!Chellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04506296443676360367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-87832381523751672662010-09-26T02:49:00.653-07:002010-09-26T02:49:00.653-07:00Nuts. Saw the typo ("alread" vs "a...Nuts. Saw the typo ("alread" vs "already") as the darned thing was posting. Hate that.Jersey Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790354208252157633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-87921043902273092852010-09-26T02:47:20.167-07:002010-09-26T02:47:20.167-07:00Darn you, Chris! Now I have to add Aeschylus to m...Darn you, Chris! Now I have to add Aeschylus to my alread over-burdened bookshelf. I have a fair amount of knowledge of the ancient Greek stories (Agammenon and Clytemnestra being one of my favorites, largely because of the drama surrounding their other two children, Electra and Orestes - see the opera Electra) but confess I've never read Aeschylus. And isn't it interesting that he is believed to have been among those fighting at the Battle of Marathon? I couldn't find a hard source that really confirmed that but it's definitely a belief in internet-land and my guess is that is based on some true source.<br /><br />Wonderful post, as always! Looking forward to Eumenides.Jersey Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790354208252157633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-47898118981567545442010-09-25T10:09:15.078-07:002010-09-25T10:09:15.078-07:00I've been flirting with a few of the books on ...I've been flirting with a few of the books on my reading list for next year, and Agamemnon is one that totally captivated me--especially that embodied symbol of the flow of crimson. Stunning. (And I read something somewhere that basically said, "Why would anyone ever watch Jerry Springer when there is Aeschylus to entertain us?")<br /><br />I'm eager to see what you do next. Will you continue with Sophocles? I read Antigone immediately after reading Jane Eyre back when I was in high school--and they are fascinatingly similar characters who have dramatically (so to speak) shaped how I think of myself. Probably more than you need to know--but I suspect you'll enjoy Sophocles all the same.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543197858284977937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-6246826158061944652010-09-25T07:39:04.933-07:002010-09-25T07:39:04.933-07:00That is a really great review. I had to read Agame...That is a really great review. I had to read Agamemnon for a Greek history class I took in college and remember really enjoying it. I was laughing as I read your review because I see so many antiquated references in the books I read all the time, and always feel at a disadvantage because you know the author is trying to say something that most of his audience at the time would get. It seems like all of the Greek tragedies were required reading at some point back in the day. :)<br /><br />I may have to rent Apocalypse Now since Heart of Darkness made little or no sense to me. Looks like there are some good people in it too.SocrMom78https://www.blogger.com/profile/03238043257356421980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6818799708058096084.post-16717816089240386132010-09-25T02:55:45.299-07:002010-09-25T02:55:45.299-07:00Fascinating post Chris. I have to admit my readin...Fascinating post Chris. I have to admit my reading of classic tragedy only goes back as far as Shakespeare which I love. I guess I have always thought that this classic Greek stuff would be too inaccessible. Your post certainly brings Aeschylus to life. Many thanks, again very interesting, especially by providing context in relation to the history, relationship with other ancient classics and relevance to nineteenth century literary works.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607373750758021528noreply@blogger.com