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  • The Three Theban Plays

    Antigone; Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus

    Translated by Robert Fagles ...
    The heroic Greek dramas that have moved theatergoers and readers since the fifth century B.C.Towering over the rest of Greek tragedy, the three plays that tell the story of the fated Theban royal family—Antigone, Oedipus the King and *Oedipus at Colonus—*are among the most enduring and timeless dramas ever written. Robert Fagles's authoritative and acclaimed translation conveys all of Sophocles's ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • Oedipus Rex

    by Sophocles ...
    Oedipus Rex by Sophocles is a seminal Greek tragedy that explores themes of fate, free will, and the search for truth. The play follows King Oedipus as he seeks to rid Thebes of a devastating plague by uncovering the murderer of the former king, Laius. Unbeknownst to him, Oedipus himself is the culprit, having unwittingly fulfilled a prophecy that he would kill his father and marry his mother. The ... Read more

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  • Oedipus Rex

    A Play

    by Sophocles ...
    Translated by F. Storr ...
    Series Book 1 - The Oedipus Cycle
    A king tries in vain to avert a horrific fate in this epic tragedy, widely considered a masterpiece.Oedipus was warned that his destiny is for him to kill his father and marry his mother. So he fled his home and has now become the king of Thebes, taking the throne after the death of its previous occupant, Laius, and marrying his widow, Jocasta.But just as Laius long ago labored to defy a prophecy ... Read more

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  • Antigone

    by Sophocles ...
    Under the cover of night, dutiful daughter Antigone sneaks out to bury her dead brother, angering the new King of Thebes. She is captured by the watchman and brought before the king, who sentences her to be buried alive in a cave. This decision sets off a chain of tragic events, costing several lives and cutting short the royal line of Thebes.The final chapter of the Theban plays, Antigone was the ... Read more

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  • Antigone

    by Sophocles ...
    One of the few surviving plays by Sophocles, and one of the most frequently performed of classical Greek dramas of all time, Antigone raises issues of law and morality that are just as relevant today as in ancient times.Antigone will move you as few pieces of literature can. With its passionate speeches and sensitive probing of moral and philosophical issues, this powerful drama continues to ... Read more

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  • Antigone

    by Sophocles ...
    Antigone by Sophocles is one of the most powerful and enduring tragedies of ancient Greek drama. Written in the 5th century BCE, this timeless play explores the conflict between personal conscience and state authority, revealing the devastating consequences that arise when pride and power collide. The story unfolds in the city of Thebes after a brutal civil war between two brothers, Eteocles and ... Read more

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  • The Greek Plays

    Sixteen Plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides

    Series series Modern Library Classics
    A landmark anthology of the masterpieces of Greek drama, featuring all-new, highly accessible translations of some of the world’s most beloved plays, including Agamemnon, Prometheus Bound, Bacchae, Electra, Medea, Antigone, and Oedipus the KingFeaturing translations by Emily Wilson, Frank Nisetich, Sarah Ruden, Rachel Kitzinger, Mary Lefkowitz, and James RommThe great plays of Ancient Greece are ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

  • Antigone

    Series series Greek Tragedy in New Translations
    Based on the conviction that only translators who write poetry themselves can properly recreate the celebrated and timeless tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, the Greek Tragedy in New Translations series offers new translations that go beyond the literal meaning of the Greek in order to evoke the poetry of the originals. The series seeks to recover the entire extant corpus of Greek ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • Ajax

    by Sophocles ...
    “Ajax” is a tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles. Although the exact date of its first performance is unknown, most scholars date it to relatively early in Sophocles‘ career (possibly the earliest Sophoclean play still in existence), somewhere between 450 BCE to 430 BCE, possibly around 444 BCE.The subject is taken from a lost epic poem, which was alluded to in Homer‘s “Odyssey”, and ... Read more

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  • Works Of Sophocles: Includes The Theban Plays (The Oedipus Cycle), Aias, Trachinian Women, Ajax, Electra And Philoktetes (Mobi Collected Works)

    by Sophocles ...
    This collection was designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. This collection offers lower price, the convenience of a one-time download, and it reduces the clutter in your digital library. All books included in this collection feature a hyperlinked table of contents and footnotes. The collection is complimented by an author biography.This Collection Includes:The ... Read more

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  • The Greek Plays: Sixteen Plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides (Modern Library Classics)

    A landmark anthology of the masterpieces of Greek drama, featuring all-new, highly accessible translations of some of the world’s most beloved plays, including Agamemnon, Prometheus Bound, Bacchae, Electra, Medea, Antigone, and Oedipus the King. The great plays of Ancient Greece are among the most enduring and important legacies of the Western world. Not only is the influence of Greek drama ... Read more

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  • Antigone. Illustrated

    by Sophocles ...
    Translated by F. Storr ...
    "Antigone" by Sophocles, in this illustrated edition, is a classic Greek tragedy that unfolds against the backdrop of Thebes. The play delves into the profound ethical and moral dilemmas faced by its characters, with Antigone at the center of a conflict between personal convictions and civic duty.The narrative begins with the aftermath of a brutal war, where two brothers, Eteocles and Polynices, ... Read more

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