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Title: Prometheus Geboeid

Note: Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Prometheus Geboeid" by Aeschylus is a classic Greek tragedy that was likely written during the 5th century BC. The play is part of a trilogy centered on the Titan Prometheus, who defies the gods by stealing fire from Zeus to give to humanity, thus symbolizing the struggle for knowledge and enlightenment against divine authority. This eternal theme of rebellion against tyranny and the pursuit of justice remains relevant through the ages. The drama unfolds on a remote mountaintop where Prometheus is bound as punishment for his transgressions. As he faces relentless torment, Prometheus reflects on his past decisions, revealing the sacrifices he made for humanity and the consequences of his defiance against Zeus. Various characters—including the personified forces of strength and violence, the Oceanids, and Hermes—visit him, each eliciting his tale of suffering while attempting to persuade him to relent. Prometheus remains resolute despite his agony, hinting at a future revenge against Zeus that will ultimately lead to his eventual release by Heracles. The play captures the profound struggle between free will and fate, as well as the complexity of divine justice in a world governed by powerful, often capricious deities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Aeschylus, 526 BCE-457 BCE

Translator: Boutens, P. C., 1870-1943

EBook No.: 57697

Published: Aug 14, 2018

Downloads: 92

Language: Dutch

Subject: Prometheus (Greek deity) -- Drama

Subject: Mythology, Greek -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:57697:2 2018-08-14T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Boutens, P. C. Aeschylus nl 1
2024-11-10T00:05:42Z Prometheus Geboeid

This edition has images.

Title: Prometheus Geboeid

Note: Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously
made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Prometheus Geboeid" by Aeschylus is a classic Greek tragedy that was likely written during the 5th century BC. The play is part of a trilogy centered on the Titan Prometheus, who defies the gods by stealing fire from Zeus to give to humanity, thus symbolizing the struggle for knowledge and enlightenment against divine authority. This eternal theme of rebellion against tyranny and the pursuit of justice remains relevant through the ages. The drama unfolds on a remote mountaintop where Prometheus is bound as punishment for his transgressions. As he faces relentless torment, Prometheus reflects on his past decisions, revealing the sacrifices he made for humanity and the consequences of his defiance against Zeus. Various characters—including the personified forces of strength and violence, the Oceanids, and Hermes—visit him, each eliciting his tale of suffering while attempting to persuade him to relent. Prometheus remains resolute despite his agony, hinting at a future revenge against Zeus that will ultimately lead to his eventual release by Heracles. The play captures the profound struggle between free will and fate, as well as the complexity of divine justice in a world governed by powerful, often capricious deities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Aeschylus, 526 BCE-457 BCE

Translator: Boutens, P. C., 1870-1943

EBook No.: 57697

Published: Aug 14, 2018

Downloads: 92

Language: Dutch

Subject: Prometheus (Greek deity) -- Drama

Subject: Mythology, Greek -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:57697:3 2018-08-14T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Boutens, P. C. Aeschylus nl 1