Aeschylus

Aeschylus – Greek tragedies author and one of the earliest tragedians of ancient Greece, is widely regarded as the father of classical drama. His surviving works explore justice, divine intervention, and consequence, offering insight into ancient Greek values, storytelling, and theatrical form. These resources provide accessible summaries ideal for homeschoolers studying literature, mythology, or classical civilizations.

• Agamemnon
  Summary and analysis from SparkNotes: https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/agamemnon/
• The Libation Bearers
  Summary and analysis from SparkNotes: https://www.sparknotes.com/drama/libationbearers/
• Prometheus Bound
  Summary and analysis from SparkNotes: https://www.sparknotes.com/drama/prometheus/

These Greek tragedies by Aeschylus remain central to classical literature studies and are ideal for homeschool exploration.

For more classical works, visit our Literature-Based Themes page.

  

Last Updated on May 23, 2025 by Jodi