Sophocles: Electra
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
In SophoclesAE hands the focus of the play is on Electra herself: her endurance and loyalty to the dead Agamemnon while oppressed and persecuted by Clytemnestra and Aegistus; schovat popis
A distinguished British classical scholar and politician, he dedicated his career to the study and interpretation of ancient texts. His work delved into the richness of classical literature, making its profound insights accessible to a wider audience. He approached his scholarly pursuits with a keen analytical mind, contributing significantly to the understanding of the ancient world. His intellectual legacy continues to inform and inspire those interested in the foundations of Western thought and culture.






In SophoclesAE hands the focus of the play is on Electra herself: her endurance and loyalty to the dead Agamemnon while oppressed and persecuted by Clytemnestra and Aegistus; schovat popis
It begins with the arrival of Oedipus in Colonus after years of wandering; it ends with Antigone setting off toward her own fate in Thebes. schovat popis
This book offers a translation of the plays of the Greek playwright Sophocles into English. Richard Claverhouse Jebb's version retains the power and beauty of the original Greek, while making it accessible to modern readers. Part 3 includes plays such as 'Electra' and 'The Trachiniae', as well as fragments from Sophocles' lost plays.
Sophocles is one of the giants of ancient Greek drama, and this collection brings together all of his extant plays and fragments. From the timeless tragedy of Oedipus Rex to the less well-known but equally powerful Ajax, each work is a masterpiece of dramatic storytelling. With an introduction and notes by the renowned classicist Richard Jebb, this volume is an essential addition to any library of ancient literature.
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Jebb's definitive study of ancient Greek poetry, from Homer to the Hellenistic poets. With its meticulous scholarship and elegant prose, this book remains an essential resource for students and scholars of classical literature.
This book is a comprehensive guide to the plays and fragments of Sophocles. It includes critical notes, commentary and translation in English prose. The book is a must-read for anyone studying Sophocles and his works. It is written by Richard Claverhouse Jebb, a renowned classical scholar.