Sophocles
Antigone: WITH Oedipus the King (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199537174
- author:
- Sophocles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.56 x 1.78 x 12.7 centimetres
- Genre:
- Literary essays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Sophocles' timeless masterpieces bring to life the complexities of human emotion and the devastating consequences of unchecked ambition. This collection of three tragedies explores the intricate web of love, loyalty, and revenge that entangles the characters in a tragic cycle of fate. Through vivid translations, the nuances of Sophocles' original work are preserved, allowing readers to experience the full depth of his characters' struggles. The translations combine elegance and modernity, making them equally suitable for reading or theatrical performance. This edition of Sophocles' works is part of the Oxford World's Classics series, a renowned collection of literature that has made available a wide range of texts from around the globe.