Sophocles's life and times are contained with commentaries on the seven surviving plays. The books provides line by line elucidation regarding the plays text. A synopsis of his plays and criticism. Oedipus is included. The final chapter summarizes his contributions to drama.
Sidelight entries contain interesting quotes by the authors.
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