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“Bagg and Scully’s renderings strike me as the most performable versions of Sophocles I’ve ever encountered…if you’re looking for the translation that best reflects the emotional force and expressive range of the original plays, you would be hard pressed to do better.” — Philadelphia Inquirer
Award-winning poet-playwrights Robert Bagg and James Scully present a gripping new translation of Western literature’s earliest treasures in The Complete Plays of Sophocles. In the tradition of Robert Fagles’ bestselling translations of The Iliad and The Odyssey, and retaining the textual authenticity of Richmond Lattimore’s Aeschylus, Bagg and Scully render Sophocles’ dramas accessible and exciting for the modern reader. Students new to Athenian drama, readers of classical literature, and anyone wishing to kindle anew their passion for Greek tragedy will find no more captivating entrance to these milestones of world literature than in Bagg and Scully’s The Complete Plays of Sophocles.
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Experience the timeless allure of Greek tragedy with The Complete Plays of Sophocles: A New Translation. Bagg and Scully have masterfully crafted the most performable versions of these ancient treasures, ensuring that the emotional force and expressive range of the original plays shine through. With their expertise, they have brought to life the captivating world of Sophocles, making it accessible and exciting for modern readers.
As award-winning poet-playwrights, Bagg and Scully continue the tradition of renowned translators like Robert Fagles and Richmond Lattimore, who have brought epic works such as The Iliad and The Odyssey to a whole new audience. Just as Fagles' translations breathed new life into Homer's epics, Bagg and Scully's translation of Sophocles' dramas will transport you to the heart of ancient Athenian culture.
Whether you are a student discovering Athenian drama for the first time, a lover of classical literature, or simply someone seeking to reignite your passion for Greek tragedy, The Complete Plays of Sophocles is the perfect gateway. Immerse yourself in the tragedy, the triumphs, and the timeless themes that still resonate today. Don't miss the opportunity to enrich your literary journey with this compelling and authentic translation.
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