“It is God's giving if we laugh or weep.”
Quote by Sophocles
Work
Sophocles II: Ajax, The Women of Trachis, Electra, Philoctetes, The Trackers
The book is a compilation of Sophocles' tragic plays, showcasing his mastery of the genre. It features Ajax, a warrior's struggle with pride and fate; The Women of Trachis, focusing on the aftermath of the Trojan War; Electra, a tale of revenge and family tragedy; Philoctetes, concerning a hero's journey and the nature of heroism; and The Trackers, an exploration of the search for a lost hero. 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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