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Hardback
Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
Book Summary
This is a classic collection of Greek tragedy crafted for readers who appreciate powerful drama and timeless questions about fate, power, and conscience. It gathers three monumental plays that trace the rise and fall of a doomed royal house, set against the mythic landscape of Thebes. Intended for lovers of ancient literature, students of theatre, and curious readers alike, the tone is grave, dramatic, and deeply human.
Presented in a faithful translation with an accessible introduction, the collection invites you to experience drama as performance. The text emphasizes clear dialogue, vivid scenes, and the power of the chorus to shape mood and meaning, letting modern readers feel like witnesses to crucial choices and their consequences. Reading through these pages feels immersive: the tension between personal duty and public authority invites reflection, while spare stage directions and poetic intensity keep the focus on character and moral crossroads. Readers move from one dramatic moment to the next, drawn by questions that still resonate today. The legends surrounding a historic city and its rulers come to life in a way that makes ancient ideas feel immediate, relevant to students and general readers alike.
After finishing, readers gain a deeper understanding of classical drama and the enduring questions it poses about duty, authority, and human frailty. The collection cultivates curiosity, empathy, and a lasting appreciation for theatre as a mirror of the human condition.
Product Details
Author
Sophocles
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
176
Language
English
SKU
9780140440034
ISBN
9780140440034
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.8x1.1x19.7cm
Binding
Hardback
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