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Ten Greek Plays
Hardcover
Ancient GreeceFiction AnthologiesPlays
ISBN13: 9781026027899
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 496
Weight: 1.91
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Ten Greek Plays offers a definitive collection of the finest dramatic achievements from ancient Athens. Translated by the renowned scholar Gilbert Murray, this volume brings together a selection of tragedies and comedies that have shaped Western literature and theater for over two millennia. The collection features masterpieces by the four pillars of Greek drama: Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes.
Readers will encounter the profound moral dilemmas of Oedipus Rex and Antigone, the intense psychological depth of Medea and Electra, and the soaring poetic vision of the Agamemnon. The inclusion of Aristophanic comedy provides a sharp, satirical counterpoint to the tragic themes, showcasing the breadth of the Athenian stage. Murray's translations are celebrated for their lyrical quality and their ability to capture the rhythmic intensity of the original Greek verse while remaining accessible to a modern audience.
This anthology serves as an essential introduction to the themes of fate, justice, divine law, and the human condition that defined the classical age. Ten Greek Plays remains a vital resource for students of classics and lovers of world literature alike.
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