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Theban Plays

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SKU: 9780140440034

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Experience the timeless tragedy of Sophocles’ Theban Plays. Follow the ill-fated Oedipus as he confronts his destiny, grappling with betrayal, murder, and the devastating consequences of his actions. Watling’s masterful translation captures the raw emotion and profound wisdom of these ancient Greek masterpieces. ISBN: 9780140440034

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780140440034
  • Publisher: Penguin Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books
  • Depth: 13
  • Height: 197 mm
  • No of Pages: 176
  • Series Title: Penguin Classics
  • Width: 129 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0140440038
  • Publisher Date: 30 Jun 1950
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Edition: Reprint
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 11 mm
  • Weight: 136 gr

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

13 reviews for Theban Plays

  1. Sandhya Ravi

    A bit slow-paced for my taste, but a good introduction to Greek tragedy.

  2. Sourav Saha

    Incredible writing! The characters are so well-developed.

  3. Nandani Agrawal

    The emotional intensity is palpable. A truly unforgettable read.

  4. Anand P Abraham

    Found some of the dialogue repetitive. Overall, a decent read.

  5. Abhinav Misra

    Watling’s translation makes these plays accessible. Enjoyed Antigone the most.

  6. Muhammed Sinan K

    The stories are classic for a reason. Oedipus Rex is particularly impactful.

  7. Vaidehi Gupta

    I appreciated the introduction and notes. Helped with understanding.

  8. Ankan Kumar Sinha

    Good, but some parts were hard to follow. Could have used more context.

  9. Soumya Gupta

    Sophocles at his finest! A must-read for any literature lover.

  10. Ankita Halder

    While tragic, the ending felt somewhat abrupt. Still a good book.

  11. Ajeet Kumar

    Found it a bit dense at times, but overall a worthwhile read.

  12. Rishabh Choudhary

    The themes are still relevant today. A thought-provoking experience.

  13. Manav Verma

    A powerful and moving collection. Watling’s translation is excellent.

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