Oedipus

a great collection, brilliantly translated with comprehensive notes. would have preferred to read the Theban plays in order with Antigone but enjoyed the added tragedies of Aias and Philoctetes.......more

I have read the Oedipus cycle, so here I read Aias and Philoctetes. I am fascinated by these lesser known tragedies which, like Rhesus (spuriously attributed to Euripides), address minor episodes of the Trojan War. In particular they explore the varying relationships of Odysseus with other Greeks (A......more

A gripping set of tales, the plays are truly tragic... emphasising the bliss in ignorance and the suffering in truth. The pain in looking back with hindsight, unable to change what has past. How insult led to curiosity, to anxiety, and finally to shame. They also showcase the idea of hubris, highlig......more

As far as 2500 year old plays go - this was simple to read and evoked empathy.......more

Great translation, and interesting introductions and background......more