Sophocles the Seven Plays in English Verse (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162803807)

Sophocles the Seven Plays in English Verse is a collection of seven plays written by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles. The plays included in this book are Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, Antigone, Ajax, Electra, Trachiniae, and Philoctetes. The plays are translated into English verse, providing a poetic and lyrical interpretation of the original Greek texts. Sophocles is known for his exploration of universal themes such as fate, free will, and the human condition, and these themes are present throughout the seven plays. The book also includes an introduction that provides context for the plays and their historical significance. This collection is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature and the works of Sophocles.1906. Translations of the seven plays from Sophocles, one of the great playwrights of the golden age, to survive in their entirety. Contents: Antigone; Aias; King Oedipus; Electra; The Trachinian Maidens; Philoctetes; and Oedipus at Colonos.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.

Author: Sophocles
ISBN-10: 1162803800
ISBN-13: 9781162803807
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 342
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d