Reading Ancient Greek Tragedy I: The Oresteia by Aeschylus

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ClassGraphic A guided reading and discussion of the three plays that make up Aeschylus’ The Oresteia. Together we will explore the history of the plays, context, major themes, characters, and relevance to both Classical times and our own time.
 


 
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Class Details

3 Session(s)
Weekly - Tue

Location
OLLI

Instructor
John Winters 

 

Notice

Please read:  Required Reading: The Oresteia: Agamemnon: The Libation Bearers; the Eumenides, by Aeschylus, translated by Robert Fagles (Penguin Classics)

Assignment for the first class: Please read Agamemnon and come prepared to discuss the motives and actions of the primary characters. Questions to ponder: Is revenge ever justified? How do the impacts of war as presented in the play compare to our modern experience? What does the character of Clytemnestra have to say about the role of women in ancient Athens? What are the implications of Cassandra’s warnings, and how do they work themselves out in the play?

Tuition: 

$40.00

Registration Closes On
Monday, July 28, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
7/29/2025 - 8/12/2025 Weekly - Tue 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM Kingston, OLLI  Map John Winters  ClassRoom

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