The Life And Work Of Sophokles Oedipus And The Sphinx And Antigone And The Eternal Feminine

The Life and Work of Sophokles: Oedipus and the Sphinx and Antigone and the Eternal Feminine is a book written by Edouard Schure that explores the life and works of the Greek playwright Sophokles. The book delves into Sophokles' most famous plays, Oedipus and the Sphinx and Antigone, analyzing their themes and the messages they convey. Schure also examines Sophokles' life, including his upbringing, education, and career as a playwright. Additionally, the book explores the concept of the eternal feminine, a recurring theme in Sophokles' works, and how it relates to the portrayal of women in ancient Greek society. Overall, The Life and Work of Sophokles provides a comprehensive look at the life and works of one of the most celebrated playwrights in history.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Genesis of Tragedy and the Sacred Drama of Eleusis, by Edouard Schure. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100200.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.