The Tragedies of Sophocles in English Prose

The Tragedies of Sophocles in English Prose is a book that contains English translations of the plays written by the ancient Greek playwright, Sophocles. Sophocles is known for his tragic plays that explore the human condition and the struggles that individuals face in their lives. This book includes translations of all of his surviving plays, including Antigone, Oedipus Rex, and Electra. The translations are presented in prose form, making them accessible to modern readers who may not be familiar with the poetic language of ancient Greek drama. The book also includes an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the plays, as well as notes on the translations and the original Greek text. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in classical literature, drama, or philosophy.1870. Sophocles is one of the great playwrights of the golden age. In his first competition, Sophocles took first prize-defeating none other than Aeschylus himself. More than 120 plays were to follow; with only seven surviving in their entirety. Of these, Oedipus the King is generally considered his greatest work. This tragedy of fate explores the depths of modern psychoanalysis as Oedipus unwittingly kills his father and marries his mother in an attempt to avoid the very prophecy he ultimately fulfills. This volume contains: Oedipus Tyrannus; Oedipus Coloneus; Electra; Antigone; Trachiniae; Ajax; and Philoctetes. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.