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The Dramas of Sophocles Rendered in English Verse & Dramatic
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ISBN13: 9781025615493
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.69
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Dramas of Sophocles Rendered in English Verse & Dramatic offers a comprehensive collection of the surviving masterpieces by one of the greatest tragedians of antiquity. Translated with meticulous attention to the poetic rhythm and emotional depth of the original Greek, this volume brings the timeless works of Sophocles to life for English-speaking audiences. The collection features the profound narratives of the Theban Plays-Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone-as well as Ajax, Electra, The Trachiniae, and Philoctetes.
Sophocles' dramas are celebrated for their complex characterizations and their exploration of the conflict between individual will and divine destiny. These plays introduced significant theatrical innovations and established many of the conventions that define the tragic genre. Readers will encounter themes of moral integrity, the consequences of pride, and the inescapable nature of fate. By rendering these ancient texts into dramatic verse, this edition preserves the elevated tone and structural elegance that have made Sophocles a cornerstone of the Western literary canon. It serves as an essential resource for students of classics and lovers of high drama alike.
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