Women of Trakhis: A New Translation – The Celebrated Greek

Women of Trakhis: A New Translation – The Celebrated Greek Tragedy by Sophocles of Herakles and a Wife's Desperate Love

Among the most celebrated plays of ancient Athens, Women of Trakhis is one of seven surviving dramas by the great Greek playwright, Sophocles, now available from Harper Perennial in a vivid and dynamic new translation by award-winning poet Robert Bagg. A powerful drama centered on a desperate wifeâ€™s attempts to hold onto her wandering husband, the great Herakles, Women of Trakhis is the tragic tale of how age-old jealousy takes down one of the ancient worldâ€™s most feared and storied heroes. This is Sophocles, vibrant and alive, for a new generation.
Country USA
Brand Harper Perennial
Manufacturer Harper Perennial
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 43192-15691
ReleaseDate 2012-08-07
UnitCount 1
UPCs 099455008990
EANs 9780062132048

Women of Trakhis: A New Translation – The Celebrated Greek Tragedy by Sophocles of Herakles and a Wife's Desperate Love