The Three Theban Plays

Discover the timeless essence of Greek tragedy with 'The Three Theban Plays' by Sophocles, a must-have for literature enthusiasts and drama aficionados. This Penguin Classics edition features an acclaimed translation by Robert Fagles, ensuring that the profound wisdom of Sophocles resonates beautifully through each page. Running across 432 pages, this trade paperback edition is perfect for readers who appreciate authenticity in classical literature. The collection comprises the iconic plays: 'Antigone', 'Oedipus the King', and 'Oedipus at Colonus', each masterfully exploring themes of fate, identity, and moral struggle. Sophocles' characters, including the tragic Oedipus, whose quest for identity unveils devastating truths, are crafted with extraordinary depth. The energy of his dialogues and the profound reflections in his choruses are as powerful today as they were in ancient times. As you delve into these plays, you'll witness the unyielding spirit of Antigone, who stands for her beliefs against overwhelming odds. This edition also provides insightful introductions and notes by Bernard Knox, enriching your reading experience and offering context to the narratives. Perfect for students, scholars, and anyone interested in classic tragedies, 'The Three Theban Plays' is essential for understanding the foundation of Western drama and thought. Experience the beauty and tragedy of Sophocles, who transformed storytelling forever. Add this literary gem to your collection today and enjoy FREE shipping on your order! Don't miss the chance to own this celebrated work of art from ancient Greece.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140444254
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1984
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Pages: 432


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Towering over the rest of Greek tragedy, Sophocles' The Three Theban Plays are among the most enduring and timeless dramas ever written. This Penguin Classics edition is translated by Robert Fagles with introductions and notes by Bernard Knox.
Collected here are Antigone, Oedipus the King and Oedipus at Colonus, in a translation by Robert Fagles which retains all of Sophocles' lucidity and power- the cut and thrust of his dialogue, his ironic edge, the surge and majesty of his choruses and, above all, the agonies and triumphs of his characters. Oedipus in exile, searching for his identity, desperately trying to avoid his fate, seeking the truth of his origins and achieving immortality; his daughter, Antigone, defending her integrity and ideals to the death - these heroic, tragic figures have captivated theatregoers and readers since the fifth century BC. It is Sophocles' characterisation of Oedipus that would, in the nineteenth century, inspire Sigmund Freud to a revolutionary conception of the human mind, and the tragedies in this volume continue to move and inspire us to this day.
Sophocles (496-405 BC) was born at Colonus, just outside Athens. His long life spanned the rise and decline of the Athenian Empire; he was a friend of Pericles, and though not an active politician he held several public offices, both military and civil. The leader of a literary circle and friend of Herodotus, Sophocles wrote over a hundred plays, drawing on a wide and varied range of themes, and winning the City Dionysia eighteen times; though only seven of his tragedies have survived, among them Antigone, Oedipus Rex, Ajax and Oedipus at Colonus.
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