Aeschylus, Persians (English) (XML Header) [genre: poetry; drama; tragedy] [word count] [Aesch. Pers.].
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Xerxes 1060And with your fingers tear the robe which drapes you.

Chorus Anguish, anguish!

Xerxes Pluck out your locks, and lament our host.

Chorus With clenched nails, with clenched nails, with loud wailing.

Xerxes Let tears moisten your eyes.

Chorus 1065I am drenched with tears.



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