The King Oedipus And Philoctetes Of Sophocles (1874)

von Sophocles

124 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The King Oedipus and Philoctetes of Sophocles is a book written by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles. The book contains two famous plays, King Oedipus and Philoctetes, both of which are considered to be masterpieces of Greek tragedy. King Oedipus is a tragic play that tells the story of Oedipus, the king of Thebes, who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother, fulfilling a prophecy that was foretold to him. As he uncovers the truth, Oedipus is consumed by guilt and grief, leading to his downfall.Philoctetes, on the other hand, is a play that follows the story of Philoctetes, a Greek warrior who was abandoned on a deserted island after being bitten by a snake. He possesses a powerful bow that is needed to win the Trojan War, and his former comrades come back to retrieve it, leading to a conflict between loyalty, betrayal, and the power of forgiveness.The King Oedipus and Philoctetes of Sophocles is a classic book that explores themes of fate, free will, and the human condition. Sophocles' writing is known for its powerful storytelling, vivid imagery, and complex characters, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in Greek tragedy and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Drama, Theaterstücke, Drehbücher
• ISBN: 9781104312138
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC