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The Three Theban Plays

Pages
432
Published
441 BCE
Language
English

Synopsis

Experience the enduring power of Sophocles's three iconic Greek tragedies: Antigone, Oedipus the King, and Oedipus at Colonus. These plays delve into the fated struggles of the Theban royal family, exploring themes of destiny, justice, and human suffering. Robert Fagles's acclaimed translation brings Sophocles's sharp dialogue, ironic wit, and the emotional depth of his characters to life. This edition includes an introduction and notes by classicist Bernard Knox.

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Sophocles

Sophocles (circa. 496 BCE - 406 BCE) was the second of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose work has survived to the present day. His first plays were written later than those of Aeschylus, and earlier than those of Euripides. According to the Suda, a 10th century encyclopedia, Sophocles wrote 120 or more plays during the course of his life, but only seven have survived in a complete form, namely Ajax, Antigone, Trachinian Women, Oedipus the King, Electra, Philoctetes and Oedipus at Colonus....

Characters

AntigoneProtagonist
OedipusProtagonist
All characters in The Three Theban Plays