“The gods love those of ordered soul.”
Quote by Sophocles
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The Tragedies of Sophocles. A new translation, with a biographical essay by E. H. Plumptre
The Tragedies of Sophocles includes translations of several of the ancient Greek playwright's most renowned works. E. H. Plumptre's biographical essay offers insights into Sophocles' life and the context of his writing. more
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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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