The Suppliants

The Suppliants is a Greek tragedy by Aeschylus that tells the story of the daughters of Danaus, who seek refuge from forced marriage in Egypt. This edition includes a new translation by Walter George Headlam that captures the beauty and power of Aeschylus’s language. With its timeless themes of justice, freedom, and courage, The Suppliants remains a classic of Western literature.

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