The Children of Jocasta

In this compelling retelling of Sophocles’ Theban plays, Oedipus Tyrannus and Antigone, bestselling author Haynes explores the narratives through the perspectives of often-overlooked characters, Jocasta and Ismene. As Jocasta navigates a troubling marriage and Ismene confronts a traumatic event in their cursed family, the story unveils the complexities of their lives and the tragic paths they must follow. This fresh take is both scholarly and passionately engaging, offering a new voice to familiar tales.