by Shelley, Percy Bysshe, Percy Bysshe Shelley
Prometheus Unbound is a four-act lyrical drama by Percy Bysshe Shelley, first published in 1820. It is concerned with the torments of the Greek mythological figure Prometheus, who defies the gods and gives fire to humanity, for which he is subjected to eternal punishment and suffering at the hands of Zeus. It is inspired by the classical Prometheia, a trilogy of plays attributed to Aeschylus. Shelley's play concerns Prometheus' release from captivity, but unlike Aeschylus' version, there is no r
ISBN: 9781978062436
90 pages
Published: 2017-10-06
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform