Aeschylus was the first of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays can still be read or performed; the others being Sophocles and Euripides. He is often described as the father of tragedy: our knowledge of the genre begins with his work and our understanding of earlier tragedies is largely based on inferences from his surviving plays. Only seven of his estimated seventy to ninety plays have survived into modern times. Fragments of some other plays have survived in quotes and more continue to be discovered on Egyptian papyrus; often giving us surprising insights into his work.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Unique referenceBy Missileman (USAF1973-1978)Prompt delivery. Great information which I have never read anywhere else before.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A good bet for anyone’s reading listBy CharlieYou don’t have to be a history lover to love this book. Hitler at Home is an exciting exposition of evidence of Hitler’s personal life in relation to his residences and their role in portraying him to the world. The author has a lively style of writing which presents a fascinating and detailed account of how the Third Reich propaganda machine made the rather stodgy and bland Hitler into the figure of a cultured attractive bachelor and father of the homeland.All nations use propaganda. myth. symbol and images to honor their leaders. but the Third Reich took that notion to perhaps the highest level ever. We have all seen the many photos of Hitler and his homes from the Third Reich era. but not until now. with Stratigakos’ book. has anyone pulled together and scrutinized the details of exactly how Hitler’s image was created as it relates to his interesting residences. The author gives us a previously generally unknown and vivid account of the roles of among others. Gerdy Troost. in acting as Hitler’s soulmate in architecture and interior design for his homes.A well written and thoroughly researched book. Hitler at Home is a good bet for anyone’s reading list.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Buy This BookBy The ArchbishopTerrific Insights into the "Fuhrer Mentality."
