The Theban Plays - Sophocles - Dover Thrift Editions

The Theban Plays by Sophocles brings together three enduring works of Greek drama in a single volume. This Dover Thrift Editions paperback presents Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus and Antigone.

Included titles

• Oedipus Rex
• Oedipus at Colonus
• Antigone

Key details

• Author: Sophocles
• Series: Dover Thrift Editions
• Format: Paperback
• Extent: 176 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• ISBN: 9780486450490

Synopsis

Often regarded as the crowning achievement of Greek drama, this three-play cycle traces a legendary royal family through collapse and eventual redemption. Across the trilogy, Sophocles follows Oedipus’s pursuit of the truth and the tragic consequences that unfold.

The collection is presented as essential reading for English and classical studies, and for students engaging with the foundations of Western civilisation. It also includes a selection from the Common Core State Standards Initiative.

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