The Philoctetes of Sophocles

Originally published in 1906 and reprinted many times thereafter, this book contains the Greek text of Sophocles' tragedy Philoctetes.

E. S. Shuckburgh (Edited by)

9781107664692, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 22 May 2014

274 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 cm, 0.27 kg

Originally published in 1906 and reprinted many times thereafter, this book contains the Greek text of Sophocles' tragedy Philoctetes, as well as thorough critical notes and an introduction to the myth of Philoctetes and its re-telling in various artistic formats. This book will be of value to Classical scholars and anyone with an interest in Greek tragedy and the dissemination of Greek myth.

Introduction
Manuscripts, editions, etc.
Metrical analysis
Dramatis personae
Structure
Text
Notes
Indices.

Subject Areas: Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1]