“No greater evil can a man endure Than a bad wife, nor find a greater good Than one both good and wise; and each man speaks As judging by the experience of his life.”
Quote by Sophocles
Work
The Tragedies of Sophocles: A New Trans., with a Biographical Essay, and an Appendix of Rhymed Choral Odes and Lyrical Dialogues
The Tragedies of Sophocles includes a fresh translation of the ancient Greek playwright's works, offering readers a contemporary understanding of Sophocles' classic plays. The volume also includes a biographical essay that provides insight into the life and times of Sophocles. Additionally, an appendix is included, which contains rhymed choral odes and lyrical dialogues, enriching the reader's experience of Sophocles' dramatic poetry. 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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