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Seize the Fire

Synopsis
This specially commissioned play is a modern version by Tom Paulin of Aeschylus’ fifth-century Greek drama ‘Prometheus Bound’. The play begins with Prometheus bound to a rock at the world’s end, by Zeus, Chief of the Gods, as punishment for stealing fire from the immortals to give to mortals. It tells part of his story through his encounters with two other immortals - Oceanus and Hermes, a mortal - Io, and a continuing dialogue with an invisible chorus.
Series
Fifth-Century Athens: Democracy and City State, Course A209
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 29 min.
Year of production
1989
Availability
Off-air recording licence
Sale; Sale as part of A209/VC1 only.
Notes
Was A294/01V.
Subjects
Classical studies; Drama
Keywords
Aeschylus; drama - classical; Greece - classical; Paulin, Tom

Credits

Producer
Tony Coe

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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