“sophocles”

These exciting, agonizing plays about the nature of tragedy and the human capacity to endure emotional and physical suffering are presented in sharp, lucid translations.... More

One of the greatest of the classic Greek tragedies and a masterpiece of dramatic construction. Catastrophe ensues when King Oedipus discovers he has inadvertently killed his father and married his mother. Masterly use of dramatic irony greatly intensifies impact of agonizing events. Sophocles' fines... More

When Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus, chooses to obey the law of the gods rather than an unconscionable command from Creon, ruler of Thebes, she is condemned to death. How the gods take their revenge on Creon provides the gripping denouement to this compelling tragedy, still one of the most freque... More

ELECTRA: As a god's I count thy kindness to me, for in my distress thou hast never made a mock at me. 'Tis rare fortune when mortals find such healing balm for their cruel wounds as 'tis my lot to find in thee. Wherefore I ought, though thou forbid me, to lighten thy labours, as far as my strength a... More

In this sequel to "Oedipus Rex", Thebes is roiled by discord and the citizens blame Oedipus and the curse put upon him by the gods, banishing their former king to years of exile until he finds a haven in a sacred olive grove.Blamed for the discord within his former kingdom and banished by its citize... More

1870. Sophocles is one of the great playwrights of the golden age. In his first competition, Sophocles took first prize-defeating none other than Aeschylus himself. More than 120 plays were to follow; with only seven surviving in their entirety. Of these, Oedipus the King is generally considered his... More