The Return of Agamemnon
The story revolves around the return of a king to his kingdom after a long absence. The king's wife has taken a lover and plots against her husband. The king's son is torn between his loyalty to his father and his love for his mother. The play explores themes of power, betrayal, and revenge.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1856 · Genre: Comedy, Tragedy, Drama · 6,315 words
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It was ten years since Agamemnon, the mighty Argive monarch, had left his kingdom (somewhat suddenly, and after a stormy interview with the Queen, as those said who had the best opportunities of knowing), with the avowed intention of going to assist at the siege of Troy.
He had never written once since, but so many reports of his personal daring and his terrible wounds had reached the palace that Clytemnestra would often observe, with a touch of annoyance, that, if not actually dead by that time, he must be nearly as full of holes as a fishing-net.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1856 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Tragedy, Drama, Historical Fiction, Satire
- Length: 6,315 words
- Structure: 1 section, 131 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The book employs humor and satire to explore themes of betrayal and absurdity in royal life, particularly through the interactions of Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, and AEgisthus.
- Tragedy — It draws on the tragic elements of the original Agamemnon myth, including themes of fate, death, and familial conflict, particularly with Clytemnestra's actions.
- Drama — The narrative is structured around dramatic dialogues and character interactions, focusing on the emotional and psychological states of the characters.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a historical context, referencing the Trojan War and its aftermath, while blending fictional elements.
Tags
Tragedy · Drama · Classics · Literary Fiction · Ancient Greece · Mythology · Family Drama · Revenge Tragedy · Royal Family · Power Struggle · Murder · Deception