The Style of Aeschylus [Paperback]

Originally published in 1948, this book presents an account regarding aspects of style in the works of Aeschylus.Originally published in 1948, this book presents an account regarding aspects of style in the works of Aeschylus. The method of the text is based in part on the analysis of lists of words and other features of style, for use in the comparison of various plays or passages.Originally published in 1948, this book presents an account regarding aspects of style in the works of Aeschylus. The method of the text is based in part on the analysis of lists of words and other features of style, for use in the comparison of various plays or passages.Originally published in 1948, this book presents an account regarding aspects of style in the works of Aeschylus. The method of the text is based in part on the analysis of lists of words and other features of style, for use in the comparison of various plays or passages. These lists are incorporated into a more conventional analysis of various formal and stylistic elements. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Aeschylus, literary criticism and classical drama.Preface; Introduction; 1. The use of compound words in Aeschylus; 2. Rare and epic words; 3. Epithets; Excursus A. The style of the Supplices; Excursus B. Conventional ornament; Excursus C. Aeschylus and Euripides; 4. Structure of sentences; 5. Metaphors; 6. Some qualities of Aeschylus; Conclusion; Postscript.