Sophoclis Trachiniae: With Notes And Introduction (1877) - Paperback

by Sophocles (Author), Alfred Pretor (Introduction by)

Sophocles' Trachiniae is a Greek tragedy that tells the story of Deianeira, the wife of the hero Heracles. After hearing rumors of her husband's infidelity, Deianeira decides to use a love potion to win back his affections. However, the potion turns out to be a deadly poison that ultimately leads to Heracles' death. This edition of the play, published in 1877, includes extensive notes and an introduction to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the play. The notes provide explanations of difficult vocabulary and references to mythology and history that may be unfamiliar to modern readers. The introduction discusses Sophocles' life and career as a playwright, as well as the themes and motifs that are present in Trachiniae. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone studying Greek tragedy or interested in the works of Sophocles.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.