Sophocles I: Antigone, Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus (The Complete Greek Tragedies)

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty and captivating stories of ancient Greece with Sophocles I: Antigone, Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus (The Complete Greek Tragedies). This incredible collection brings together three of Sophocles' most famous plays, translated with expert precision and poetic finesse. Journey alongside the heroic characters of Antigone, Oedipus the King, and Oedipus at Colonus as they grapple with the complexities of fate, honor, and redemption.

What sets this edition apart is the extraordinary effort put into the translations by the University of Chicago Press. Over six decades ago, they embarked on a groundbreaking project to create the definitive English versions of the Greek tragedies. Led by renowned classicists David Grene and Richmond Lattimore, these translations have become the standard, praised for their accuracy, immediacy, and clarity.

In this eagerly awaited third edition, Mark Griffith and Glenn W. Most have meticulously updated the translations, ensuring an even closer reflection of the original Greek texts while preserving the vibrancy for which these English versions are celebrated. Furthermore, this edition includes brand-new translations of Euripides' Medea, The Children of Heracles, Andromache, and Iphigenia among the Taurians, along with fragments of lost plays by Aeschylus and the surviving portion of Sophocles's satyr-drama The Trackers.

To enrich your reading experience, each play is accompanied by an introduction that provides crucial information about its first production, plot, and reception in ancient times and beyond. Additionally, you will find insightful introductions to the life and work of Sophocles himself, as well as notes addressing any textual uncertainties and a helpful glossary of names and places mentioned in the plays.

Updated and reorganized to align with the latest scholarly research on the original order of the plays, this third edition of Sophocles I offers a profound exploration of Western drama, art, and life. With their elegant design and extraordinary content, these beautiful paperbacks are poised to captivate new generations of readers.

Embark on this unforgettable literary journey today and discover the enduring power of Sophocles' masterpieces. Order your copy of Sophocles I: Antigone, Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus now, and experience the profound impact of these foundational works. Get yours here!