Ancient Tragedy

This collection presents the works of the three fathers of ancient Greek tragedies: Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. The reader of this collection will be able to comprehend how the plots and conflicts populating classical tragedy developed. The principle theme of Aeschylus' tragedies is the idea of fate being omnipotent and the futility in struggling against it. The tragedies of Sophocles reflect the era of the Greeks' victorious war against the Persians, which opened up commercial prosperity through trade.

Blood, gore, thrills, chills, and romance abound in these plays by three of the great Greek authors. Included are "Medea" by Euripides; "Antigone" by Sophocles; and "Agamemnon" by Aeschylus.

The Tragedy of Empire begins in the late fourth century with the reign of Julian, the last non-Christian Roman emperor, and takes listeners to the final years of the Western Roman Empire at the end of the sixth century. Kulikowski traces 200 years of Roman history during which the Western Empire ceased to exist while the Eastern Empire remained politically strong and culturally vibrant.

THE UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY OF A WARLORD. Before he was a King, David was a fugitive running a protection racket in the Judean wilderness. He commanded a militia of debtors, outlaws, and killers in the Cave of Adullam, waiting for the old regime to rot so he could build a new one. File 001 of The Unsealed Archives reveals the grit of 1000 B.C.—a world where crowns were bought with blood and power was maintained through brutality. This is the story of the man after God's own heart, stripped of the gold leaf to reveal the gangster tragedy underneath. THE DOSSIER: Target: David, Son of Jesse ...

Tananarive Due, author of The Living Blood won the American Book Award and is praised as Stephen King's equal by Publishers Weekly. In The Good House, Due sets a story of ancient powers and modern retribution in a small Pacific Northwest town. When a young woman returns to her grandmother's empty mansion, she is pitted against demonic forces that have poisoned her family for generations.

From the moderator of The New York Times philosophy blog "The Stone," a book that argues that if we want to understand ourselves we have to go back to theater, to the stage of our lives Tragedy presents a world of conflict and troubling emotion, a world where private and public lives collide...

This compassionate, personal, and illuminating work of nonfiction draws on the author's celebrated work as a director of socially conscious theater to connect listeners with the power of an ancient artistic tradition. For years Bryan Doerries has been producing ancient tragedies for current and returned servicemen and women, addicts, tornado and hurricane victims, and a wide range of other at-risk people in society.

From an award-winning, bestselling author, a year inside Ivy League Football, unveiling the heart and soul of college football’s oldest teams as they compete amidst a rapidly changing collegiate sports world. The history of the Ivy League dates back to 1869 when Princeton played the first...

In Briar Hollow, love isn’t just in the air—it’s on the menu. Evan Hale thought a Valentine’s weekend at the Grand Lodge would be the perfect setting to propose to Sophie . He expected rustic charm, firelight, and a memory to last a lifetime. He didn't expect the heavy iron bands on the doors, the lines of salt on the thresholds, or the local "customs" that feel more like a siege. When a historic blizzard seals the mountain pass, the town’s festive crimson lights take on a more sinister glow . Evan and Sophie soon realize the "Most Romantic Town in America" is a carefully ...

The sixth-century AD witnessed a remarkable turn-around in the Roman Empire's fortunes. Justinian's general, Belisarius, recovered North Africa and Italy from the barbarians. An impressive new law code was inaugurated that would endure to this day. Astonishing building projects rivalled the great monuments of Old Rome.

The ultimate historical adventure novel: the life of Alexander the Great in a single, epic volume. To many he was a god. To others he was a monster. The truth is even more extraordinary. As a boy, Alexander dreamed of matching the heroic feats of Achilles. At eighteen he led the Macedonian...

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Nicholas Khan, best known for their role in Transformers. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Malcolm Heath, read by Roy McMillan. One of the most powerful, perceptive and influential works of criticism in Western...

The ocean kept its most terrifying secret for sixty-five million years. Now, it is hunting them. When the luxury research vessel Artemis is struck from beneath by an unfathomable force, marine biologist Mara Ellison and ten other survivors are cast into the dark Pacific. They wash ashore on an uncharted volcanic island, grateful to be alive. Their relief is immediately shattered. The island is not a sanctuary. It is a highly evolved trap. An intricate network of tidal channels and flooded lagoons weaves through the jungle, serving as a hunting highway for a thirty-five-foot semi-aquatic ...

From renowned classicist Edith Hall, ARISTOTLE'S WAY is an examination of one of history's greatest philosophers, showing us how to lead happy, fulfilled, and meaningful lives Aristotle was the first philosopher to inquire into subjective happiness, and he understood its essence better and more...

Abandoned on a remote island by the man she loved, Ariadne’s heart turns to fire. Discarded by Theseus, she swears revenge—but fate has bigger plans. Guided by Circe, gifted with immortality and the power to shape destinies, Ariadne returns to Athens to confront her treacherous husband. She spares him, leaving him to live with his guilt. Yet her vengeance is far from over. For the father she lost, transformed into a monster by King Minos, justice must be claimed. Ariadne will rise, reclaim her throne, and let no one stand in her way. Themes: Woman Betrayed Abandoned on an Island ...

Inspired by the mythic house of Thebes, Sophocles’s defining Greek tragedies follow the fates that befall three doomed generations.

In The Trachinian Tragedy, better known as the Women of Trachis, the wife of Herakles, Deianeira, finds she has a rival in the house for her husband's affection. The consequences of her counteraction are incredible. In this faithful translation, F. L. Light attempts to write as good a play in English as the original in Greek. F. L. Light has also translated Antigone of Sophocles.

The Furies is a psychologically complex, dark and twisting novel about loss, obsession and the deep tragedies that can connect us to each other even as they blind us to our fate, from the bestselling author of A Thousand Ships After losing her fiancé in a shocking tragedy, Alex Morris moves...

Discover the timeless wisdom of Aristotle and how his Poetics continues to shape literature, theater, and storytelling today. For more than two thousand years, Aristotle’s Poetics has stood as one of the most influential works in literary history. In Aristotle and the Art of Poetics: Exploring His Enduring Influence on Literature and Storytelling, The Practical Atlas takes readers on a clear and engaging journey through Aristotle’s vision of tragedy, epic, and comedy, revealing why his ideas remain vital for understanding the power of stories. From Aristotle’s definition of tragedy ...

In Verona, Italy, two young people in love defy the demands of their families and pursue their love for one another above societal expectations. Their decisions and pursuit of love send ripples throughout their family and friend circles, causing controversy and consequences. For centuries, the tale of the young star-crossed lovers has been a mainstay of both the literary canon and popular culture. This is one of William Shakespeare’s most known and beloved works with timeless themes and prose.