The Prometheus Bound of Aeschylus is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus, which was first performed in Athens in the 5th century BCE. The play tells the story of Prometheus, a Titan who defies the gods by giving fire to humanity and is punished for his actions by Zeus, the king of the gods. Prometheus is chained to a rock and tortured by Zeus's henchman, the god Hermes, but he refuses to repent or submit to the will of the gods. Instead, he proudly defends his actions and challenges the authority of Zeus and the other Olympian gods. The play explores themes of rebellion, justice, power, and the relationship between mortals and immortals. It is considered one of the greatest works of ancient Greek drama and has been influential in Western literature and culture for centuries. This edition of The Prometheus Bound, published in 1883, features an English translation by the classicist G.C. Warr, as well as an introduction and notes by the scholar R.C. Jebb.With Notes And An Introduction.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.
