In this classic tragedy, Sophocles tells the story of Philoctetes, a warrior who has been abandoned on a deserted island because of a chronic and foul-smelling wound. When the Greeks need his bow to win the Trojan War, they are forced to seek him out and persuade him to return to the battlefield. This play offers a fascinating exploration of the themes of honor, betrayal, and the human condition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.