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Aeschylus' Agamemnon in Scots William Imray

Aeschylus' Agamemnon in Scots By William Imray

Aeschylus' Agamemnon in Scots by William Imray

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Aeschylus' Agamemnon in Scots Summary

Aeschylus' Agamemnon in Scots by William Imray

Transforming Aeschylus timeless epic Agamemnon into Scots, this groundbreaking translation transports readers into the heart of ancient Greece, infusing the classic tale with the lyrical beauty and cadence of the Scots language.

William Imrays masterful rendition captures the essence of the original while breathing new life into the narrative, making it accessible to modern audiences and lovers of Scots literature alike.

For scholars, students and enthusiasts of classical literature, this edition offers a unique perspective, shedding fresh light on familiar themes of power, betrayal and destiny. Whether youre a seasoned aficionado of Aeschylus or a newcomer to his works, Aeschylus Agamemnon in Scots promises an immersive reading experience that transcends language barriers and invites exploration of the human condition.

Aeschylus' Agamemnon in Scots Reviews

One cant deny that Aeschylus was a brilliant playwright. EMMA BERGE, British Theatre Guide on Aeschylus

If it cannot be proved that Aeschylus invented tragedy, it is clear that he at least set its tone and established a model that is still operative. BRITANNICA on Aeschylus

About William Imray

WILLIAM IMRAY grew up in a home where Scots was the spoken language. His mothers father was the chief male influence, a monumental mason in wood and stone, a designer of gravestones, whose enthusiasm for Robert Burns gave William from an early age encouragement to learn, recite and perform Burnss poems and songs. He later learned a number of languages, concentrating his delight in their poetry and song traditions across centuries, and carried into his teaching of Greek and Latin a predilection for the ancient classics which is even less fashionable or acceptable in the 21st century than it was in the 20th century, when he was teaching. He took early retirement when the writing of poetry in Scots and English was beginning to occupy his attention more eagerly than the teaching which was his profession. His poems were published in Lines Review, Orbis, Outposts, Prospice, the Aberdeen Free Press and Journal and Leopard Magazine, and his first published book of poems, Fools Cycle, appeared in 1989.

ALAN RIACH (b.1957) Poet and Professor of Scottish Literature, Glasgow University. Born Airdrie, Lanarkshire, studied at the Universities of Cambridge and Glasgow, worked at the University of Waikato, New Zealand, 1986-2000, returning to Scotland 2001. Books include poetry: The Winter Book (2017), Homecoming (2009), Wild Blue: Selected Poems (2014), The MacDiarmid Memorandum (2023); criticism: Representing Scotland (2005), Hugh MacDiarmids Epic Poetry (1991), and co-authored with Alexander Moffat, Arts of Resistance: Poets, Portraits and Landscapes of Modern Scotland (2008), described in the TLS as a landmark book. Luath Press also publish his 734-page Scottish Literature: An Introduction (2022), described in The Times as magisterial.

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NGR9781804251607
9781804251607
1804251607
Aeschylus' Agamemnon in Scots by William Imray
William Imray
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Paperback
Luath Press Ltd
2024-10-30
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