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Gripping dramas of heroism, agony and triumph.

The Three Theban Plays are timeless tragedies that tell the stories of Oedipus and his family, exploring themes of fate, family, identity and integrity. Robert Fagles' translation retains the power and lucidity of Sophocles' original text, making for an engaging and absorbing read that has captivated audiences for over two thousand years. If you enjoy classics that explore the human condition, this book is a must-read.

  • City of Dionysia Award for Second Place
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780140444254
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 1984-04-26
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Drama, Poetry
Related Topics: Theatre, Mythology, Classics, Literature
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Antigone defending her integrity and ideals to the death, Oedipus questing for his identity and achieving immortality—these heroic figures have moved playgoers and readers since the fifth century B.C. Towering over the rest of Greek tragedy, these three plays are among the most enduring and timeless dramas ever written. Robert Fagles' translation conveys 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.
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Gripping dramas of heroism, agony and triumph.

The Three Theban Plays are timeless tragedies that tell the stories of Oedipus and his family, exploring themes of fate, family, identity and integrity. Robert Fagles' translation retains the power and lucidity of Sophocles' original text, making for an engaging and absorbing read that has captivated audiences for over two thousand years. If you enjoy classics that explore the human condition, this book is a must-read.

  • City of Dionysia Award for Second Place
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.