Agamemnon's Daughter

Agamemnon's Daughter: A Poem is a literary work written by Denton J. Snider and published in 1885. The book is a narrative poem that retells the ancient Greek myth of Iphigenia, the daughter of Agamemnon, who was sacrificed by her father to appease the goddess Artemis and ensure a successful military campaign against the Trojans. The poem is divided into seven parts and is written in blank verse. It begins with a description of Agamemnon's army, which is stranded on the shores of Aulis due to unfavorable winds. Agamemnon, desperate to appease the goddess Artemis, consults with the seer Calchas, who tells him that the only way to gain the favor of the goddess is to sacrifice his daughter Iphigenia. The rest of the poem follows Iphigenia's journey to Aulis, her realization of her impending sacrifice, and her eventual acceptance of her fate. The poem also explores the themes of sacrifice, duty, and the conflict between personal desires and societal expectations. Overall, Agamemnon's Daughter: A Poem is a beautifully written retelling of a classic Greek myth that explores timeless themes and emotions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.