Sophocles V2: Ajax, Electra, Trachiniae, Philoctetes (1919) - Paperback

by Sophocles (Author), F. Storr (Translator)

Sophocles V2 is a collection of four plays by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles: Ajax, Electra, Trachiniae, and Philoctetes. These plays are considered some of Sophocles' most famous works and are still performed and studied today. In Ajax, the titular character, a Greek warrior, struggles with the shame of defeat and contemplates suicide. Electra tells the story of a woman seeking revenge for her father's murder. Trachiniae follows the wife of Hercules as she tries to save her husband from a deadly poison. Finally, Philoctetes tells the story of a Greek soldier abandoned on an island and his eventual return to the war. Each play explores themes of honor, revenge, and the consequences of actions. Sophocles' masterful use of language and dramatic tension make these plays timeless classics of Western literature. This edition, published in 1919, includes translations by Sir Richard Claverhouse Jebb, a renowned scholar of ancient Greek literature.In Two Volumes.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.