Publisher's Synopsis
The Ajax of Sophocles is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles. This particular edition, published in 1845, is based on the text of Wunder, a German scholar who had recently edited the play. The Ajax of Sophocles tells the story of the Greek hero Ajax, who is driven to madness and eventually suicide after being denied the armor of the slain warrior Achilles. The play explores themes of honor, pride, and the consequences of war. This edition includes a preface by the editor, as well as notes and commentary on the text. It is a valuable resource for students of ancient Greek literature and drama.With Copious English Explanatory Notes, Chronology, Metres, Etc.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.
