Sophocles: Women of Trachis

Sophocles: Women of Trachis
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Publisher : Bristol Classical Press
Total Pages : 164
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ISBN-13 : UOM:39015059580301
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Book Synopsis Sophocles: Women of Trachis by : Brad Levett

Download or read book Sophocles: Women of Trachis written by Brad Levett and published by Bristol Classical Press. This book was released on 2004-08-27 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sophocles' "Women of Trachis" tells the tragic tale of Herakles return home from his labours. This companion to the play provides the social and historical background and employs a number of critical approaches to interpret the major thematic and dramatic issues of the play.


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