Sophocles

Sophocles' play of a king prophesied to kill his father and marry his mother is here presented in a translation designed to be used on stage.

Presents Sophocles' classic tragedy in which Antigone risks her life defying a royal decree in order to give her brother, who was killed while leading a rebellion, a proper burial.

Presents three Greek plays by Sophocles detailing life in Thebes.

Contains three of Sophocles' most famous tragedies. Includes introduction, textual note, chronology, and explanatory notes.

King Creon of Thebes refuses to allow the burial of his nephew, whom he has declared a traitor and whose sister, Antigone, is betrothed to Creon's son.

Presents the text of the play by Sophocles in which a king prophesied to kill his father and marry his mother, and includes background information, time line of events, explanatory notes, and a list of recommended related books.

After being banished from Thebes, Oedipus finds refuge in the sacred olive grove at Colonus while his two sons struggle to gain control of Thebes.

King Creon of Thebes refuses to allow the burial of his nephew, whom he has declared a traitor. The dead man's sister, Antigone, is engaged to Creon's son. Disaster follows for the family.