{"product_id":"prometheus-bound-9781513267746","title":"Prometheus Bound","description":"\u003cp\u003eThough it tells the stories of the defeated, \u003ci\u003ePrometheus Bound and Other Plays\u003c\/i\u003e features four tragedies that depict both unfortunate demises and the essence of the fighting human spirit. \u003ci\u003eThe Suppliants\u003c\/i\u003e, the first play of the collection, follows the daughters of Danaus as they flee from the loveless marriages that had been forced upon them. \u003ci\u003eThe Persians, \u003c\/i\u003e perhaps the oldest surviving play in existence, portrays the defeat of the Persian King Xeroxes. Though written by a Greek man who fought in the Persian war, \u003ci\u003eThe Persians \u003c\/i\u003edisplays a surprisingly sympathetic view of the opposing army. Next in the collection is \u003ci\u003eSeven Against Thebes, \u003c\/i\u003e which follows the battle between two brothers for the throne of Thebes. After the banishment of Oedipus, Eteocles and Adrastus, the two brothers, engaged in an epic war, fulfilling the tragic curse of the Oedipus family. The title tragedy in \u003ci\u003ePrometheus Bound and Other Plays, Prometheus Bound, \u003c\/i\u003e tells the tale of the downfall of the titian Prometheus. Before Prometheus, mankind had no advantage over the gods that ruled the heavens and Earth. Humans were forced to cower in the cold darkness, plagued by ignorance until Prometheus took pity on them. With heroic intentions, Prometheus stole fire and knowledge from Olympus and gave it to mankind. Though he brought light, warmth, and understanding to Earth, Zeus was outraged, and so began Prometheus' punishment. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing the oldest surviving play, legendary myths, epic battles, and humanist perspectives, \u003ci\u003ePrometheus Bound and Other Plays \u003c\/i\u003e by \u003cb\u003eAeschylus\u003c\/b\u003e is a classic tragedy that exemplifies empathy and the human spirit even in its tales of defeat. Written by the father of tragedy, this collection is a privileged possession. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e This edition of \u003ci\u003ePrometheus Bound and Other Plays\u003c\/i\u003e by \u003cb\u003eAeschylus \u003c\/b\u003eis now easier than ever to enjoy with a modern, readable font and a stunning new cover design. Witness a surprising triumph of spirit even in the face of failure with \u003ci\u003ePrometheus Bound and Other Plays. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAeschylus:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAeschylus\u003c\/b\u003e (c.525-455 B.C) was an ancient Greek playwright and solider. Scholars' knowledge of the tragedy genre begins with \u003cb\u003eAeschylus'\u003c\/b\u003e work, and because of this, he is dubbed the \"father of tragedy\". \u003cb\u003eAeschylus\u003c\/b\u003e claimed his inspiration to become a writer stemmed from a dream he had in which the god Dionysus encouraged him to write a play. While it is estimated that he wrote just under one hundred plays, only seven of \u003cb\u003eAeschylus'\u003c\/b\u003e work was able to be recovered. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50379352375570,"sku":"9781513267746","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a5ab1f56-2786-4112-8145-f135111306a5.jpg?v=1728660497","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/prometheus-bound-9781513267746","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}