Illustrations Of The Tragedies Of Aeschylus And Sophocles: From The Greek, Latin, And English Poets, With An Introductory Essay (1842)

""Illustrations of the Tragedies of Aeschylus and Sophocles"" is a book written by John Frederick Boyes and published in 1842. The book is a collection of illustrations of the works of the ancient Greek tragedians Aeschylus and Sophocles, taken from various translations in Greek, Latin, and English poetry. The illustrations are accompanied by an introductory essay by Boyes, in which he provides a brief overview of the lives and works of Aeschylus and Sophocles, as well as an analysis of their literary styles and themes. The book is intended for readers who are interested in the classics and the art of illustration. It provides a unique insight into the interpretation and representation of the works of Aeschylus and Sophocles through the eyes of different poets and artists. Overall, ""Illustrations of the Tragedies of Aeschylus and Sophocles"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the classics, literature, and the history of art.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.