The Tragedies of Sophocles in English Prose

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• Sophokles

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• 360 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Klassiker
• Kunst & Kultur
• Mythen & Legenden
• Poesie

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Set in 1870, this collection spotlights the genius of Sophocles, a leading playwright of ancient Greece, whose works have profoundly influenced literature and psychoanalysis. The centerpiece, Oedipus the King, delves into themes of fate and identity as Oedipus tragically fulfills a dire prophecy. Alongside this iconic tragedy, the volume includes other significant plays such as Antigone and Electra, showcasing the breadth of Sophocles' dramatic talent and his exploration of human nature and moral dilemmas.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Einband: Hardcover