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Sophocles (Hardcover)
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Sophocles (Hardcover)
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Who can forget the tragic inevitability of Oedipus' fate, the
implacable determination of bereaved Antigone, or the noble,
towering rage of an Ajax wronged? These are but a few of the famous
triumphs which earned Sophocles a place alongside Aeschylus and
Euripides as one of the three pillars of the tragic canon in the
golden age of fifth-century Athenian drama. Only seven of
Sophocles' 123 plays survive in their entirety, but each one of
these has demonstrated an enduring appeal as it continues to
captivate theatre-going audiences worldwide. In his agile and
informative introduction, Stephen Esposito presents the genius of
Sophocles through a perceptive analysis of his extant works: their
poetry and production; the cultural and political contexts behind
their themes; and the distinctive character of the rich, resonant
Sophoclean voice. He explores as well Sophocles' engagement with
Homer, and the lasting legacy of Sophocles' influence on the work
of intellectuals, playwrights, directors and musicians as diverse
as Seneca, Freud, Stravinsky and Pier Paolo Pasolini.
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