The Theban Plays - (Penguin Classics) by Sophocles (Paperback)

The Sophocles Collection - Three Towering Works of Greek Tragedy Experience the inexorable downfall of a doomed royal dynasty with this powerful trilogy from the legendary playwright Sophocles.

The King Oedipus, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone are three towering works of Greek tragedy that depict the struggle between humanity and fate. In King Oedipus, a ruler brings pestilence to Thebes for crimes he does not realize he has committed, leading to a brutal punishment upon himself.

In Oedipus at Colonus, a fitting conclusion is provided for the life of the aged and blinded king.

And in Antigone, the fall of the next generation is depicted through the conflict between a young woman ruled by her conscience and a king too confident of his own authority. Translated with an Introduction by E.

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Watling, this collection offers a comprehensive understanding of Sophocles' most famous play and the most celebrated play of Greek drama.

With insights into the author's life and works, you will gain a deeper appreciation for the power of these tragedies to dramatize the process by which we uncover hidden truths about ourselves. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the timeless classics that have captivated audiences for centuries.

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