“Of all human ills, greatest is fortune's wayward tyranny.”
Quote by Sophocles
Work
The Complete Greek Drama: All the Extant Tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides, and the Comedies of Aristophanes and Menander, in a Variety of Translations
The book is a compilation of translated works from ancient Greek drama, featuring the extant tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, as well as the comedies of Aristophanes and Menander. The translations are provided in a variety of styles, catering to different readers' preferences and scholarly needs. It is a valuable resource for those interested in the study of classical Greek literature and drama. 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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