The Complete Plays of Sophocles (Annotated)

This annotated edition presents all seven surviving plays of Sophocles, including the complete Theban cycle of Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone, alongside four lesser-known tragedies: Ajax, Electra, The Women of Trachis, and Philoctetes. Accompanied by a 16,000-word critical study and a biography of the playwright, the volume features the public-domain Campbell verse translation. It explores themes of fate, character, and the profound irony that defines Sophoclean tragedy, offering a comprehensive look at the works that have shaped Western literature for centuries.