The Three Theban Plays: Antigone; Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus

The three plays that recount the tale of the doomed Theban royal family-Antigone, Oedipus the King, and Oedipus at Colonus-tower over the remainder of Greek tragedy and rank among the most lasting and timeless dramas ever produced. The authoritative and well-regarded translation by Robert Fagles effectively captures all of Sophocles’ clarity and strength, including the sharpness of his speech, his sardonic edge, the surge and majesty of his choruses, and, most importantly, the struggles and victories of his characters.