Hughes, Ted.

The Oresteia.

First Edition. London, Faber and Faber, 1999. Octavo. 194 pages. Original illustrated softcover. Near Fine condition with only minor signs of external wear.

The Oresteia, written by Aeschylus, consists of three plays which deal with the repercussions of the Trojan War. This translation, by the eminent English poet Ted Hughes, was commisioned by the National Theatre in London where they were first performed in 1999. The language here is powerful and dramatic and these versions, completed in the last year of Hughes’ life, are moving and emotionally charged.

• Keywords: From the Archive / Library of John and Hilary Wakeman [Poetry Magazine THE SHOP] · John & Hilary Wakeman Poetry Collection · Library & Collection Building · Poetry – Rare · Wakeman Poetry Collection & Archive
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780571179961
• Inventory Number: 43379AB