155 results for 'Sophocles'

Philoctetes, a wartime hero turned outcast, lives in isolation on a desolate island. His chance at escape arrives with a young soldier who shares tales of his past glories, but hope is soon tempered...

The Tragic Imagination by Rowan Williams is a thought-provoking exploration of tragedy as a mode of representing radical suffering and pain. This short volume asks what it is that tragedy makes us...

The OCR Anthology for Classical Greek AS and A Level provides comprehensive support for students studying the prescribed texts. This exam-board approved book offers full Greek text, commentary,...

Greek Tragedies as Plays for Performance by David Raeburn explores the ancient Greek plays as dramatic artifacts intended for performance. This unique introduction delves into the construction,...

The Three Theban Plays: Antigone; Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles These three plays are considered some of the greatest works of Greek tragedy, and their enduring power is still...

Antigone by Sophocles In ancient Greece, conflict and tragedy unfold in this timeless drama. When King Creon issues an edict that goes against the traditional burial rites for his son Eteocles, his...

Oedipus the King is a tragedy that has stood at the heart of Western civilization for centuries. This new translation by Nicholas Rudall brings Sophocles' original text to life in a language that is...

Precious snippets of ancient song are preserved in this collection. Bacchylides, a master of choral poetry, is represented alongside Corinna, whose work survives in greater quantity than that of any...

Cyrus Spitama's story spans centuries and continents in this historical novel by Gore Vidal. Set against the backdrop of ancient civilizations, the narrative weaves together the lives of influential...

Oedipus The King by Sophocles is a foundational work in Western literature, considered culturally important and part of the knowledge base of civilization. This play has been made available to the...

Aristotle's Poetics is a foundational work of literary criticism that explores the dramatic elements of plot, character, language, and spectacle in classical Greek tragedy. The book examines how...

Electra, a tragedy of extreme emotions and taut drama, tells the story of revenge and its consequences. From the viewpoint of Electra, Orestes' sister, the play recounts the murders of Clytemnestra...

A comprehensive guide to the people who shaped ancient Greece. From famous philosophers like Socrates and Plato to poets such as Sappho and Sophocles, this A-Z reference covers a vast array of...

Oedipus the King In Plain and Simple English BookCaps Study Guide by Sophocles is a modern retelling of an ancient Athenian tragedy. First performed around 429 BCE, it has become one of the most...

The Electra Plays (Hackett Classics) A collection of three ancient Greek tragedies, translated into English for modern readers. This volume brings together Aeschylus' The Libation Bearers, Euripides'...

Antigone by Roy Williams brings Sophocles' timeless story to life in a contemporary setting. When Creon refuses to bury Antigone's brother, her anger turns to defiance, leading to a tragic...

Tragedy and Redress in Western Literature A Philosophical Perspective by Richard Gaskin offers a unique perspective on tragic literature in the Western tradition. Analytic philosophy is used to...

Exploring the connections between politics and catastrophes from ancient to modern times, this book examines how individuals and societies have responded to diseases and disasters. From Thucydides to...

Heidegger's 1942 lecture course offers a unique interpretation of Friedrich Hölderlin's hymn "The Ister", situated within the context of Hölderlin's poetic and philosophical work. Delivered in summer...

Oedipus the King/Oedipus Rex is widely regarded as one of the foundation stones of western drama. First performed in Athens in the 420s BC, it has been a model for future generations and continues to...

Antigone in the Americas offers a radical reinterpretation of Sophocles' classical tragedy. By recontextualizing Antigone within the Americas, Andrés Fabián Henao Castro provides a decolonial...

The second play in Sophocles' Oedipus cycle, "Oedipus Rex" is a drama that chronologically begins this tragic sequence. Born with his feet bound, the infant is abandoned to die, but instead finds...

Greek Tragedy: A Literary Study by Humphrey Davy Findley Kitto This study of Greek tragedy explores the artistic and literary brilliance of the ancient dramatists, arguing that understanding their...

The Seekers: The Story of Man's Continuing Quest to Understand His World. This epic intellectual adventure story explores the great questions that have always challenged man. From ancient prophets...

Seamus Heaney's version of Sophocles's Philoctetes tells the story of a wounded hero marooned on an island by his own people during the Siege of Troy. As the conflict reaches its climax, the Greeks...

The Guide to Greek Theatre and Drama offers a comprehensive survey of the theatre in Ancient Greece. This meticulously researched guide provides an in-depth examination of the surviving plays by...

Bruno Snell's El descubrimiento del espíritu explores the origins of fundamental ideas in Western thought, tracing their development from ancient Greece over two millennia.The book examines how...

Antigone A Tragedy by Jean Anouilh Written in response to Sophocles' ancient Greek tragedy, Antigone explores a timeless theme of resistance and conviction. The story of Antigone's unwavering...

The Living Art of Greek Tragedy offers a comprehensive exploration of the performance tradition of ancient Greek drama. Marianne McDonald brings together her expertise in classical Greek and theatre...

A fresh retelling of five great male-female pairings from Greek mythology. John Spurling draws on his lifelong love and knowledge of Classical Greek drama and poetry to bring these timeless stories...

The Homeric Hymns by Peter McDonald is a modern account of this ancient and under-appreciated body of poetry. Comprising thirty-three poetic accounts, these 'hymns' explore the lives and affairs of...

Seamus Heaney's vast and varied translations showcase his remarkable skill as a poet-translator. Spanning multiple languages, including Latin, Old English, ancient and modern European languages, and...

Literature as Theory for an Antimythical Era by Stathis Gourgouris explores the idea that literature has the capacity to think theoretically, without relying on external methods. This concept is...

This textbook is endorsed by OCR and supports the specification for AS and A-Level Classical Civilisation (first teaching September 2017). It guides students to a greater understanding of the key...

The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours by Gregory Nagy explores the roots of Western civilization through an in-depth examination of classical Greek literature. This masterclass delves into the epic...

A Short Introduction to Ancient Greek Theater Revised Edition by Graham Ley provides a clear and concise account of ancient Greek drama. This volume examines the surviving plays of Aeschylus,...

A landmark anthology of the masterpieces of Greek drama, featuring all-new, highly accessible translations of some of the world's most beloved plays. This collection brings together the works of...

This anthology of six contemporary plays from Turkey explores global themes such as identity, poverty and displacement, shedding light on current cultural and political matters in the country.The...

The Ethics of Psychoanalysis, 1959-1960: A Transcript of Jacques Lacan's Seminar. Jacques Lacan was a charismatic and influential thinker whose work has had a profound impact on various fields,...

Hölderlin and the Poetry of Tragedy explores the complex and influential writings of Friedrich Hölderlin, a poet whose work has shaped modern literature. This study delves into Hölderlin's engagement...

A E Housman's poetry collection brings to life a poignant rural world, imbued with a sense of loss and nostalgia. The poems, written in simple rhythms, explore themes of love, doubt, and the beauty...

Three masterpieces of classical tragedy are presented in this important new selection, bringing together Aeschylus's Agamemnon, Sophocles' Oedipus Rex, and Euripides' Medea. This volume also includes...

Greek Vocabulary and Idiom by W.J. Bullick and J.A. Harrison is an essential tool for those studying Ancient Greek at intermediate level. This concise guide provides valuable support for translating...

Tragedy: A New Account of Tragedy and Its Fundamental Position in Western Culture. Terry Eagleton's compelling exploration of tragedy in Western culture delves into its nuances, examining the...

Ancient Athens' most successful tragedian Sophocles wrote more than 120 plays. Only seven of these survive complete, but we have a wealth of fragments that provide valuable insights into his language...

A comprehensive collection of classical monologues spans over 2,000 years of dramatic history. From the stately and poetic Greek tragedies to the lively Restoration comedies, this anthology offers a...

T.S. Eliot's modern reimagining of a masterpiece of English literature. In 1922, T.S. Eliot wrote The Waste Land, a poem that reflects his fragile emotional state and growing dissatisfaction with...

Delve into the world of ancient magic and discover how it shaped the culture of Greece and Rome. This comprehensive sourcebook presents three hundred texts in new translations, along with brief...

These Festive Nights by Marie-Claire Blais is the first volume in a prize-winning novel cycle that reimagines modern Quebec fiction. Originally published in 1995, this novel has been hailed as a tour...

Euripides III brings together four iconic plays by one of ancient Greece's most celebrated tragedians. This comprehensive collection features translations of Heracles, The Trojan Women, Iphigenia...

Moral Wisdom and Good Lives by John Kekes explores the concept of moral wisdom as a vital virtue for living a fulfilling life. Kekes argues that moral wisdom is not an all-or-nothing quality, but...

The Children of Jocasta by Natalie Haynes is a dark and elegant novel that reimagines two of Classical Greece's most compelling tragedies. In a city still reeling from a devastating plague, Jocasta's...

Aeschylus II: The Oresteia and Other Fragments Translated by Richmond Lattimore and Mark Griffith. This edition brings together two major works, "The Oresteia" and fragments of "Proteus", in a new...

The Playwright's Manifesto: Reclaiming Theatre in Modern Playwriting By Paul Sirett, Bloomsbury Academic, 2022 In an era where playwriting has become increasingly focused on realistic portrayals of...

The School of History Athens in the Age of Socrates By Mark H. Munn In the late fifth century BCE, Athens experienced a remarkable period of intellectual and cultural flourishing, marked by the...