This is a critical edition of Aeschylus' tragedy, the Choephori, which is part of his famous Oresteia trilogy. The play tells the story of Orestes, who seeks revenge for the murder of his father by his mother and her lover. The edition includes an introduction, notes, and a commentary that help readers to understand the language, style, and themes of the play. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek tragedy and Classical literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.