The Tragedies Of Sophocles (1819)

By Sophocles

Book Overview

The Tragedies of Sophocles is a collection of ancient Greek plays, written by the renowned playwright Sophocles. Originally published in 1819, this book contains seven of Sophocles' most famous tragedies: Antigone, Ajax, Electra, Oedipus Rex, Trachiniae, Philoctetes, and Oedipus at Colonus. Each play in this collection explores themes of fate, morality, and the human condition, and is known for its complex characters, intricate plotlines, and powerful emotional impact. Antigone, for example, tells the story of a young woman who defies the law to bury her brother and is punished for her actions, while Oedipus Rex follows the tragic story of a man who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother. The Tragedies of Sophocles is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek literature, drama, or philosophy. Sophocles' plays continue to be performed and studied today, and this collection provides a valuable insight into the mind of one of the greatest playwrights of all time.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437341985
• ISBN13: 9781437341980
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"