Publisher's Synopsis
Ajax is a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles, one of the most famous and influential playwrights of ancient Greece. The play tells the story of Ajax, a great warrior in the Trojan War, who becomes consumed by rage and shame after he is passed over for the honor of receiving Achilles' armor. In his madness, Ajax plots to kill his fellow Greeks, but is ultimately stopped by the goddess Athena. The play explores themes of pride, honor, and the consequences of actions taken in anger. It is considered a masterpiece of ancient Greek literature and has had a lasting impact on Western culture.Athena 'twas I Restrained Him, Casting On His Eyes O'ermastering Notions Of That Baneful Ecstasy, That Turned His Rage On Flocks And Mingled Droves Of Booty Yet Unshared, Guarded By Herdsmen. Then Plunging Amid The Thronging Horns He Slew.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
