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
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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