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Las Siete Tragedias by Sophocles

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Book name: Las Siete Tragedias (2024)
Category: Ancient Literature
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Pages: 300 pages
Language: Greek
Publication data: Oct. 20, 2024, 2:01 p.m.
The book is a collection of seven plays by the ancient Greek playwright, exploring themes of fate, divine intervention, and human suffering. Each tragedy delves into the complexities of human nature and the consequences of moral and ethical choices, often highlighting the tension between individual desires and societal expectations. Through powerful characters and dramatic narratives, the plays examine the inevitability of destiny and the tragic flaws that lead to downfall, offering timeless reflections on the human condition.

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Sophocles

Sophocles

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Sophocles (497/496 BC-406/405 BC), (Greek: Σοφοκλής ; German: Sophokles , Russian: Софокл , French: Sophocle ) was an ancient Greek tragedian, known as one of three from whom at least one play has survived in full. His first plays were written later than, or contemporary with, those of Aeschylus; and earlier than, or contemporary with, those of Euripides. Sophocles wrote over 120 plays, but only seven have survived in a complete form: Ajax, Antigone, Women of Trachis, Oedipus Rex,… Read more