Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Agamemnon, by Aeschylus
Aeschylus' famous play, Agamemnon, was written in 458 BCE. The full text available here provides an important perspective on the figure of Agmamemnon in ancient Greek culture.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Heracleidae by Euripides
The whole play is available here from MIT's Internet Classic Archive.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Orestes by Euirpides
The Internet Classics Archive offers this full text version this story of revenge and the triumph of reason.
Eserver
E Server: Drama Collection: Electra by Sophocles
Read the entire tragic episode in the story of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra's family play at this Iowa State University EServer site.
University of Adelaide
University of Adelaide: Hippolytus by Euripides
The text of Euripides' ancient play, Hippolytus, is offered at this clearly formatted site.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Oedipus the King by Sophocles
This site provides the entire text of "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles, translated by Storr. Includes the ability to download a text-only version.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Antigone by Sophocles
Find here the complete text of the play Antigone by Sophocles.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Invitation to World Literature: Euripides: The Bacchae
Lesson from a multimedia course on literary world classics considers The Bacchae, by Euripides. Lesson centers on a half-hour video offering multiple perspectives on the work. Read an excerpt from the play and find dozens of rich and...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Tragedy Masks
Tragedy masks. The origin of Greek drama is to be found in the yearly celebrations in honor of Dionysus, god of wine. Riotous festivals were held, during which the god of wine was extolled with carousals and boisterous songs, these...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Antigone
Sophocles famous play, Antigone, is profiled in this interesting site. Read about the characters and their motivations.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Trojan Women
This site is provided for by the Internet Classics Archive. Read the play, "The Trojan Women" in English, plus read and/or add comments, download the play, check out related websites, or recommend a related website.
Other
Sophocles: The Man and His Plays
In addition to the usual biographical material and links to English translations of his plays, this includes a long discussion of "Oedipus the King," Sophocles' most famous work.
Able Media
Classics Technology Center: For Oedipus the King
This site provides a study guide to aid in the reading of "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles. Contains questions for consideration, links to outside information, and footnotes to help enhance knowledge.
Other
Bright Hub Education: Important Quotes From Antigone With Analysis
This is a series of important quotes from Antigone by Sophocles with analysis of each quote. This analysis helps to improve understanding of the play.
Other
The Monologue Shop: Euripides
Short biography on the playwright Euripides. Good summary of his role as a playwright.
Other
The Poetics of Aristotle: The Rise of Comedy
This selection from Aristotle's "Poetics" offers the famous Greek philosopher's explanation of the origins of comedy. For a complete understanding of both comedy and tragedy in the traditional literary sense, the entire text of...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Aeschylus
(525-456 B.C.) Ancient Greek philosopher, founder of Greek tragedies
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Agamemnon
This comprehensive site gives a summary, the major themes, plot analysis and study questions of the ancient play, Agamemnon.
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: Oedipus Rex / Oedipus the King by Sophocles
This is an online study guide for the classical play Oedipus Rex / Oedipus the King by Sophocles including author information, literary elements, scene summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
Other
Theatre and Drama in Ancient Greece
Brief description of how societal traditions developed into theater in Ancient Greece. Includes well-known playwrights and plays as well as links to comprehensive information within and outside of the site.
HyperHistory Online
Hyper History Online: Aeschylus (525 456 Bc)
This is a short biography of Aeschylus, touching on his innovative play writing style.
Other
Alien Travel Guide: Aeschylus
This site briefly discusses the playwright and his contribution to the theater. Includes a picture of a mosaic depiction of Aeschylus.
Other
Mimesis and the Aesthetic Experience
An essay on Nietzsche's famous aesthetic of the Dionysian and the Apollonian.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Persona
A mask. Masks were worn by Greek and Roman actors in nearly all dramatic representations. This custom arose undoubtedly from the practice of smearing the face with certain juices and colours, and of appearing in disguise, at the...