About this book
Aeschylus's *Seven Against Thebes* brings an ancient Greek tragedy vividly to life, capturing the final, devastating chapter of the cursed House of Oedipus. When exiled prince Polynices leads an Argive army against his homeland to reclaim the throne his brother Eteocles refuses to share, the city faces annihilation from without and chaos within. Trapped between familial duty and the weight of his father's curse, Eteocles must navigate impossible choices as war descends upon Thebes's gates.
This is the sole surviving play from Aeschylus's trilogy about Oedipus's doomed lineage, offering a masterclass in dramatic tension and moral complexity. Written by a veteran of Marathon and Salamis, the play crackles with the intensity of a playwright who witnessed history's defining moments. The work explores themes of destiny, fraternal conflict, and the irreversible consequences of broken oaths—conflicts that still resonate across millennia.
Perfect for lovers of classical drama and ancient Greek literature, this audiobook reveals why Aeschylus remains foundational to Western theater. Whether you're discovering ancient tragedy for the first time or deepening your knowledge of Greek classics, this gripping tale of brothers locked in fatal opposition delivers the emotional and philosophical depth that made Aeschylus a master of the stage.
