Publisher's Synopsis
Orestes: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a play written by William Sotheby and published in 1802. The play is based on the ancient Greek myth of Orestes, the son of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra. Orestes is tormented by the murder of his father and the subsequent revenge of his mother, who is killed by Orestes' sister, Electra. The play explores themes of revenge, justice, and the consequences of one's actions. It is written in verse and follows the traditional structure of a Greek tragedy, with a chorus commenting on the action and the characters' motivations. The play was well-received in its time and is still studied and performed today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
