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Suppliant Maidens (Morshead Translation)

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By: (c. 525/524-456/455 BC)

The translation of Aeschylus' play, Suppliant Maidens, by Arthur S. Way is a brilliant rendition that captures the essence of the original work. The language is rich and evocative, allowing the reader to fully immerse themselves in the story of the fifty maidens seeking asylum in a foreign land.

The characters are vividly portrayed, each with their own distinct voice and motivations. The struggle of the maidens to protect themselves from forced marriage is portrayed with emotional depth and intensity. The dialogue is sharp and compelling, drawing the reader into the unfolding drama.

Way's translation is both faithful to the original text and accessible to modern readers. The language flows smoothly and the poetic nature of the play is preserved, making it a joy to read. Overall, this translation of Suppliant Maidens is a true masterpiece that brings Aeschylus' timeless work to life in a fresh and captivating way.

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The Suppliants, also called The Suppliant Maidens, or The Suppliant Women, is a play by Aeschylus. It was probably first performed sometime after 470 BC. It was long thought to be the earliest surviving play by Aeschylus due to the relatively anachronistic function of the chorus as the protagonist of the drama. However, evidence discovered in the mid-20th century shows it one of Aeschylus' last plays, definitely after The Persians and possibly after Seven Against Thebes....The Danaids form the chorus and serve as the protagonists. They flee a forced marriage to their Egyptian cousins. When the Danaides reach Argos, they entreat King Pelasgus to protect them. He refuses pending the decision of the Argive people, who decide in the favor of the Danaids. Danaus rejoices the outcome, and the Danaids praise the Greek gods. Almost immediately, a herald of the Egyptians comes to attempt to force the Danaids to return to their cousins for marriage. Pelasgus arrives, threatens the herald, and urges the Danaids to remain within the walls of Argos. The play ends with the Danaids retreating into the Argive walls, protected.


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