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The Three Theban Plays: Antigone, Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus

by Robert Fagles, Sophocles, Bernard Knox
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The Three Theban Plays: Antigone, Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus
The Three Theban Plays: Antigone, Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus

Timeless Greek tragedies exploring fate and identity.

"The Three Theban Plays" remains ever-relevant, addressing themes of human nature, ethics, and the inexorable forces of destiny that shape our lives. Sophocles' exploration of integrity, personal suffering, and the quest for truth resonates across millennia, offering a profound reflection on the human condition. With Fagles' lucid translation, you're in for a dramatic experience that connects the ancient world with modern sensibilities, making these classics accessible and compelling.

  • 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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The Three Theban Plays: Antigone, Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus

by Robert Fagles, Sophocles, Bernard Knox
RM21.97 MYR Now RM14.52 MYR Save 34%
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ISBN: 9780140444254
Authors: Robert Fagles, Sophocles, Bernard Knox
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 1984-04-26
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Drama, Poetry
Related Topics: Theatre, Mythology, Classics, Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.99
(rated by 66801 readers)

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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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Timeless Greek tragedies exploring fate and identity.

"The Three Theban Plays" remains ever-relevant, addressing themes of human nature, ethics, and the inexorable forces of destiny that shape our lives. Sophocles' exploration of integrity, personal suffering, and the quest for truth resonates across millennia, offering a profound reflection on the human condition. With Fagles' lucid translation, you're in for a dramatic experience that connects the ancient world with modern sensibilities, making these classics accessible and compelling.

  • 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.