The Oresteia

Aeschylus

⏱ 7 minDrama

A king is axed by his queen, avenged by their son, who is hunted by the Furies until a court at Athens breaks the chain of blood forever. Aeschylus's towering trilogy of vengeance and the birth of justice.

Listen to the whole of The Oresteia in about 7 minutes — professionally narrated, with Apple-Music-style synced subtitles. One book free every day; Folio Premium unlocks the entire library.