Description
Author
Publisher Signet Classics (March 1, 2001)
Binding mass market paperback
Condition like new condition
Summary
"Sophocles: The Complete Plays," translated by Paul Roche, offers a profound and comprehensive collection of one of Ancient Greece's most celebrated playwrights. Featuring all seven surviving works, including the monumental Oedipus Cycle, this Signet Classic edition brings together themes of fate, morality, and the human condition in timeless stories that have shaped Western literature. Paul Roche’s accessible translation makes the tragedies of Sophocles engaging for modern readers, preserving their original beauty and insight while making them accessible for scholars and casual readers alike. This collection is essential for anyone interested in ancient Greek theater, drama, and the philosophical questions raised by the legendary playwright.