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The Ajax of Sophocles

The Ajax of Sophocles

Sophocles

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9781020655425
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This timeless tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles tells the story of Ajax, a great warrior whose descent into madness and eventual suicide has captivated audiences for centuries. This edition includes both the original Greek text and a new English translation by Jr Pitman, as well as extensive notes on the play’s historical and cultural context, its themes and motifs, and its literary and dramatic qualities. Perfect for classicists, literary scholars, and anyone interested in the timeless art of the ancient Greeks.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.

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