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The Tragedies of Sophocles in English Prose

The Tragedies of Sophocles in English Prose

Sophocles

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ISBN10: 1162723971
ISBN13: 9781162723976
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Tragedies of Sophocles in English Prose is a book that contains translations of the tragedies written by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles. The book includes all of Sophocles' surviving plays, including Oedipus Rex, Antigone, and Electra, among others. The translations are presented in a prose format, making the stories more accessible to modern readers. The tragedies explore themes such as fate, justice, and the consequences of human actions. Sophocles is considered one of the greatest tragedians of all time, and his works have had a significant impact on Western literature and culture. This book offers readers the opportunity to experience his powerful and timeless stories in a modern and readable format.1870. Sophocles is one of the great playwrights of the golden age. In his first competition, Sophocles took first prize-defeating none other than Aeschylus himself. More than 120 plays were to follow; with only seven surviving in their entirety. Of these, Oedipus the King is generally considered his greatest work. This tragedy of fate explores the depths of modern psychoanalysis as Oedipus unwittingly kills his father and marries his mother in an attempt to avoid the very prophecy he ultimately fulfills. This volume contains: Oedipus Tyrannus; Oedipus Coloneus; Electra; Antigone; Trachiniae; Ajax; and Philoctetes. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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