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Other

Pathguy: "Enjoying Prometheus Bound" by Aeschylus

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed analysis of "Prometheus Bound" a play by Aeschylus. Includes excerpts, pictures, and excellent sources.
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Website
Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Elizabeth Barrett Browning

For Students 9th - 10th
The Academy of American Poets entry for Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) with a complete bibliography of her works. Includes links to sample full texts of her poetry.
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Article
Other

Enjoying "The Seven Against Thebes"

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed analysis of "The Seven Against Thebes" a Greek play by Aeschylus. Includes the background of the play, excerpts, pictures, and a catalogue of "the gods" from the play,.
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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Agamemnon

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn more about Agamemnon, King of Mycenae and leader and hero of the Trojan War in this site. See pictures and links to myths about him.
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Primary
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Agamemnon, by Aeschylus

For Students 9th - 10th
Aeschylus' famous play, Agamemnon, was written in 458 BCE. The full text available here provides an important perspective on the figure of Agmamemnon in ancient Greek culture.
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Article
California State University

California State Univ Northridge: Beginnings of Tragedy

For Students 9th - 10th
California State University at Northridge provides information on the beginnings of the Greek tragedy, including information on Thespis.
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HyperHistory Online

Hyper History Online: Aeschylus (525 456 Bc)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a short biography of Aeschylus, touching on his innovative play writing style.
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Other

Alien Travel Guide: Aeschylus

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site briefly discusses the playwright and his contribution to the theater. Includes a picture of a mosaic depiction of Aeschylus.
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Website
Able Media

Ctc: Gods, Grief and Freedom in Aeschylus' Oresteia

For Students 9th - 10th
Refers to the underlying theme of Greek tragedies as mere mortals worrying about their actions.
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Other

Monologue Archive: Monologues by Aeschylus

For Students 9th - 10th
Choose a dramatic monologue from this classic playwright's works. Page includes links to biographical sketches, an index of articles about Aeschylus and the text of some poems.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Agamemnon

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive site gives a summary, the major themes, plot analysis and study questions of the ancient play, Agamemnon.
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Handout
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: City Dionysia: Four Ancient Greek Playwrights

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief summaries of the work produced by four leading ancient Greek dramatists: Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes.
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Curated OER

Aeschylus

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Aeschylus.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Aeschylus

For Students 9th - 10th
(525-456 B.C.) Ancient Greek philosopher, founder of Greek tragedies