The Trachiniae Of Sophocles (1908)

The Trachiniae Of Sophocles is a classical Greek tragedy written by the renowned playwright Sophocles. This book, published in 1908, is a translation of the original text into English. The play is set in the aftermath of the Trojan War and follows the story of Deianeira, the wife of the Greek hero Heracles. Deianeira is struggling with her husband's infidelity and seeks to win him back by using a love potion. However, the potion turns out to be a deadly poison, and Heracles is left to suffer a painful death. The play explores themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. This edition of The Trachiniae Of Sophocles includes an introduction and notes by the translator, which provide valuable context and insight into the play's historical and cultural significance. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek drama and the timeless themes that continue to resonate with audiences today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.