“All is disgust when one leaves his own nature and does things that misfit it.”
Quote by Sophocles
Work
The complete Greek tragedies
This book presents a compilation of the most significant Greek tragedies, offering readers a profound exploration of classical literature and its enduring themes of human suffering, moral dilemmas, and the exploration of fate versus free will. more
Author
Sophocles
Sophocles, born in 498 BC and died in 406 BC, was a renowned Greek tragic playwright. He is one of the three greatest tragic poets of ancient Greece, alongside Aeschylus and Euripides. Sophocles' works profoundly revealed the complexity of human nature and social contradictions, exerting a profound influence on subsequent drama. more
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