{"product_id":"9788487583001","title":"The Oresteia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Oresteia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of Aeschylus' \u003cem\u003eThe Oresteia\u003c\/em\u003e, in a version by Álvaro del Amo, offers the reader more than just the classic text. It includes critical commentary and a detailed description of the stage production performed by the National Drama Center in June 1990. It is a work that fuses the study of classical theater with the analysis of contemporary production, providing a unique perspective on how a Greek tragedy comes to life on the modern stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book presents Aeschylus' tragic trilogy, composed of \u003cem\u003eAgamemnon\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Libation Bearers\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Eumenides\u003c\/em\u003e, which narrates the curse of the House of Atreus. The story follows the murder of King Agamemnon at the hands of his wife Clytemnestra, the vengeance of his son Orestes, and the subsequent divine trial that establishes civilized justice over bloody revenge. However, this edition is distinguished by the inclusion of commentary and a description of the specific 1990 production, allowing the reader to understand the directorial, scenographic, and staging decisions that brought this classic work to life in a contemporary theatrical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJustice, revenge, and the transition from the law of retaliation to civil law.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between family duty and divine law.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of women and power in ancient Greece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGenerational curses and the search for redemption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirecting and theatrical production processes applied to classical texts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at students and performing arts professionals, especially those interested in directing and theatrical production. It is also a valuable read for playwrights, theater critics, and lovers of classical theater who wish to delve into the process of staging a tragic work. Likewise, it is useful for researchers analyzing contemporary adaptations of Aeschylus' texts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complete vision of the creative process, from the original text to its staging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalytical material to understand the artistic and technical decisions of a professional production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA didactic resource for the study of Greek tragedy from a practical scenic perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and critical context on Aeschylus' work and its relevance in contemporary theater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aeschylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e National Institute of Performing Arts and Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Theater directing and production, plays, theatrical texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pdte. Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 1990\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Oresteia\u003c\/em\u003e is of interest due to its dual approach: it offers both the classic text and the testimony of a historical production by the National Drama Center. It is a useful tool for theater professionals seeking concrete examples of scenic adaptation, and for students who wish to connect dramatic theory with practice. Its specialized content makes it a reference for those researching the production of classics in the contemporary Spanish scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE LAS ARTES ESCÉNICAS Y DE LA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405068198235,"sku":"9788487583001","price":9.02,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848758300.jpg?v=1781822200","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788487583001","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}