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Paperback cover has a small corner tear and some creases. Pages are clean and binding is secure. Ships from Colorado.
This well-preserved copy of “Sophocles: The Theban Plays” offers a window into the enduring legacy of ancient Greek tragedy. Sophocles, a titan of the Athenian stage, crafted these three masterworks – “Oedipus Rex,” “Oedipus at Colonus,” and “Antigone” – which explore profound themes of fate, hubris, and the consequences of human actions. The Theban plays have resonated across millennia, influencing countless writers and thinkers, and serving as a touchstone for understanding the complexities of the human condition. E.F. Watling’s acclaimed translation in this Penguin Classics edition captures the poetic grandeur of Sophocles’ timeless verses, allowing modern readers to experience the raw power and emotional depth of these seminal works. For collectors and enthusiasts of classical literature, this volume represents a treasured opportunity to immerse oneself in the foundational texts that have shaped Western drama and philosophy.
