The House of Atreus; Being the Agamemnon, the Libation bearers, and the Furies

The House of Atreus; Being the Agamemnon, the Libation bearers, and the Furies is a classic drama play by Aeschylus. Aeschylus was an ancient Greek tragedian, and is often described as the father of tragedy. Excerpt: "Thus upon mine unrestful couch I lie, Bathed with the dews of night, unvisited By dreams—ah me!—for in the place of sleep Stands Fear as my familiar, and repels The soft repose that would mine eyelids seal. And if at whiles, for the lost balm of sleep, I medicine my soul with melody Of trill or song—anon to tears I turn, Wailing the woe that broods upon this home, Not now by honour guided as of old. But now at last fair fall the welcome hour That sets me free, whene'er the thick night glow With beacon-fire of hope deferred no more. All hail!"