10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THYESTES»
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Thyestes in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Thyestes and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Atreus, Agamemnon's father, takes revenge on his brother Thyestes by murdering Thyestes's sons and serving their flesh up for their father's dinner.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca, 1995
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The Passions in Play:
Thyestes and the Dynamics of Senecan Drama
The book analyses the complex structure of the play, its main themes, the relationship between Seneca's vibrant style and his obsession with dark issues of revenge and regression.
Alessandro Schiesaro, 2003
3
Roman Tragedy: Theatre to Theatricality
A similar dynamic is apparent with plays centering upon the Atreus-Thyestes
myth, in particular the extent to which fixed dramatic texts continued to be
understood as topical through allusions both to a contemporary political figure
using a ...
A complete companion to the play, Thyestes, for students of Classics, Literature, and Theatre.
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The Library of Greek Mythology
Atreus and Thyestes 10 The sons of Pelops were Pittheus, Atreus, and Thyestes,
amongst others. Now the wife of Atreus was Aerope, daughter of Catreus, and
she was in love with Thyestes. And Atreus had once made a vow that he would ...
6
Handbook of Classical Mythology
Having subjugated much of the surrounding regions, he named the peninsula
Peloponnese (Pelops's Island) after himself. Atreus and Thyestes Pelops and
Hippodameia had several sons, including Atreus and Thyestes. Atreus once
made a ...
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Encyclopedia of Greco-Roman Mythology
Fearing that Pelops preferred Chrysippus over her own sons, Hippodameia tried
to persuade Atreus and Thyestes to kill Chrysippus. When they demurred she
herself stabbed Chrysippus with the sword of Laius while the two men lay in bed
...
8
Mythology: Myths, Legends and Fantasies
Pelopeia married Atreus but the child that she gave birth to, eight months after the
wedding, was Thyestes' son. She named the baby Aegisthus and then tried to kill
him by leaving him exposed on a mountainside, but Atreus believed that ...
Struik Publishers, Janet Parker, Alice Mills, Julie Stanton, 2007
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Greek and Roman Mythology, A to Z
They considered Atreus and Thyestes, the sons of Pelops and Hippodameia. The
brothers had been rivals since childhood. Atreus laid claim to the throne, being
the older brother and also the owner of the lamb with the Golden Fleece that had
...
Kathleen N. Daly, Marian Rengel, 2009
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Understanding the Odyssey: A Student Casebook to Issues, ...
Being a proud man, however, he could not resist boasting about his possession
to loungers and friends in the town square (the ancient equivalent of the friendly
pub or the general store); as a result, Thyestes learned of it. At the same time, ...
Claudia Durst Johnson, Vernon Elso Johnson, 2003
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THYESTES»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
Thyestes is used in the context of the following news items.
A Tale of Revenge that Runs from Ancient Greece to ISIS
For the first ten grueling minutes of Night (Thyestes 2.0), Kaylin Lee Clinton, dressed up like Athena, stands in front of a microphone and, in a cheekily ... «Hyperallergic, May 15»
Classic Tale Gets Modern Twist in NIGHT (THYESTES 2.0) at TNC …
Theater for the New City, in association with The New Stage Theatre Company, is presenting the world premiere of "Night (Thyestes 2.0)" by Charles L. Mee, ... «Broadway World, Apr 15»
Allez voir « Thyestes » au Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers
Rue89 vous propose de gagner vingt invitations (dix places valables pour deux personnes), afin d'assister à la représentation de « Thyestes », le vendredi 27 ... «Rue89, Mar 15»
Simon Stone monte Thyestes au présent
En adaptant très librement Thyeste de Sénèque, Simon Stone que l'on découvre en France livre une version sidérante de la tragédie antique qu'il rend ... «Toutelaculture, Mar 15»
Djakadam capable of giving Willie Mullins a first Cheltenham Gold …
SEARCHING FOR GOLD: Djakadam spearheads Willie Mullins' Gold Cup assault today. Ruby Walsh believes the Thyestes Chase winner has a live chance. «Irish Examiner, Mar 15»
Djakadam and Mullins make Thyestes history
Jockey Ruby Walsh and trainer Willie Mullins hold the Thyestes Cup after leading Djakadam to victory in the Goffs Thyestes Handicap Steeplechase at Gowran ... «Kilkenny People, Jan 15»
Thyestes Chase winner Djakadam on course for Cheltenham Gold …
Djakadam Gowran Park Ruby Walsh steers Djakadam, centre, over the first fence in the Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park on Thursday. Photograph: Alan ... «The Guardian, Jan 15»
Job looks right for Michael Hourigan in Thyestes Chase
Djakadam must concede weight all around if he is to begin fulfilling his tall reputation by plundering a third Goffs Thyestes Chase in four years for Willie Mullins ... «Irish Independent, Jan 15»
Charlie Swan announces shock retirement
Charlie Swan hopes Make A Track can give him the perfect retirement present by winning the Thyestes Chase next Thursday. Swan, who will always be ... «SkySports, Jan 15»
On His Own tops Thyestes weights
Dual winner On His Own is at the head of the weights for the Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran on January 22. The Willie Mullins-trained 11-year-old ... «SkySports, Jan 15»
