Love and loyalty, hatred and revenge, fear, deprivation, and political ambition: these are the motives which thrust the characters portrayed in these three Sophoclean masterpieces on to their collision course with catastrophe.

Recognized in his own day as perhaps the greatest of the Greek tragedians, Sophocles' reputation has remained undimmed for two and a half thousand years. His greatest innovation in the tragic medium was his development of a central tragic figure, faced with a test of will and character, risking obloquy and death rather than compromise his or her principles: it is striking that Antigone and Electra both have a The women in these translations serve as unyielding, yet tragic heroines. Antigone sacrifices her life rather than forsake her familial duty, while Oedipus' relentless determination to save his city ultimately leads to the shocking revelation of his own incestuous and patricidal actions. Meanwhile, Electra's continual rage towards her mother and lover leads her into a life of servitude and despair. These vividly rendered texts expertly blend elegance and modernity, conveying a sense of clarity and accuracy. With their eloquence, concision, and skillful handling of the original musical rhythms and styles, these translations are suitable for both reading and theatrical performance. ABOUT THE SERIES: Oxford World's Classics has been the premier source for a diverse range of global literature for over a century. Each affordable volume is meticulously crafted, reflecting Oxford's dedication to scholarship and providing a wealth of valuable features such as insightful introductions by leading experts, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibli