Sophocles 2: Ajax/The Women of Trachis/Electra/Philoctetes

by David Grene, Richmond Lattimare (Editor)

Edited by David Grene and Richmond Lattimore. Plays . These exciting, agonizing plays about the nature of tragedy and the human capacity to endure emotional and physical suffering are presented in sharp, lucid translations.

Genres: Classics

Paperback

Published October 1, 1985

About the author

David Grene (1913-2002) taught classics for many years at the University of Chicago.

Reviews

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

i found this book in a bookstore and felt like it was fate. I can’t blame the translator for my confusion at times but do have to say that I was laughing out loud at times and that says something for an ancient novel. 10/10

[l · Rating 4 out of 5]

they were alright.