Iphigenia: Or The Sail! The Seer!! And The Sacrifice!!!

By Edward Nolan

Book Overview

Iphigenia: Or The Sail The Seer And The Sacrifice is a book written by Edward Nolan and first published in 1866. The book is a retelling of the classic Greek tragedy, Iphigenia at Aulis, which tells the story of Agamemnon's sacrifice of his daughter Iphigenia in order to appease the gods and ensure a successful voyage to Troy. In Nolan's version, the story is told through the eyes of the seer Calchas, who prophesies that the Greeks will not be able to set sail for Troy without sacrificing Iphigenia. The book explores the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the characters, particularly Agamemnon, as they grapple with the decision to sacrifice Iphigenia. Nolan's retelling of the tragedy is notable for its poetic language and vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings. The book also includes a number of illustrations, which help to bring the story to life. Overall, Iphigenia: Or The Sail The Seer And The Sacrifice is a thought-provoking and engaging retelling of a classic Greek tragedy, which explores timeless themes of sacrifice, morality, and the human condition.Also Contains Romeo And Juliet, Or The Shaming Of The True.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166926672
• ISBN13: 9781166926670
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"