Description The Persians , Aeschylus\' earliest surviving tragedy, holds a fascination both for readers of Greek drama and Greek history.
Aeschylus tells the story of the war from the Persian point of.
And as pure tragedy, it is a masterpiece.
Not only is it the earliest existing play in the Western tradition, it is drawn directly from the playwright\'s own experiences at the battle of Salamis, making it the only account of the Persian Wars composed by an eyewitness.
Description The Persians , Aeschylus\' earliest surviving tragedy, holds a fascination both for readers of Greek drama and Greek history