“The truth is ever best.”
Quote by Sophocles
Work
The Tragedies: In Two Volumes
This book features a selection of tragic plays, showcasing the author's expertise in the genre. The two volumes contain a variety of works that delve into themes of sorrow, loss, and human suffering. 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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Source: The Complete Greek Tragedies: Sophocles
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