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Mykénský král Agamemnón byl po návratu z trójské války zavražděn manželkou Klytaiméstrou a jejím milencem Aigisthem, jenž se s ní pak oženil a stal se králem v Mykénách. Agamemnónova dcera Élektrá poznala, že i jejímu bratru Orestovi hrozí smrt z matčiny ruky. Vyslala ho proto se starýmpěstounem k fóckému králi Strofiovi. Élektrá velice truchlí a touží pomstít smrt svého otce a nedočkavě očekává návrat bratra. Orestés skutečně po několika letech přichází s přítelem Pyladem a pěstounem do Mykén, aby lstí potrestal otcovy vrahy.

It begins with the arrival of Oedipus in Colonus after years of wandering; it ends with Antigone setting off toward her own fate in Thebes. schovat popis

This book offers a translation of the plays of the Greek playwright Sophocles into English. Richard Claverhouse Jebb's version retains the power and beauty of the original Greek, while making it accessible to modern readers. Part 3 includes plays such as 'Electra' and 'The Trachiniae', as well as fragments from Sophocles' lost plays.

Sophocles is one of the giants of ancient Greek drama, and this collection brings together all of his extant plays and fragments. From the timeless tragedy of Oedipus Rex to the less well-known but equally powerful Ajax, each work is a masterpiece of dramatic storytelling. With an introduction and notes by the renowned classicist Richard Jebb, this volume is an essential addition to any library of ancient literature.

In this book, Richard Claverhouse Jebb presents two lectures on modern Greece, exploring the country's history, culture, and political situation. He also includes several papers on related subjects, such as the architecture and literature of Greece. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Greece.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the works of Sophocles, one of ancient Greece's most celebrated playwrights. Jebb examines each of Sophocles' plays in detail, providing critical notes and a translation of the original text into English prose.

Jebb's definitive study of ancient Greek poetry, from Homer to the Hellenistic poets. With its meticulous scholarship and elegant prose, this book remains an essential resource for students and scholars of classical literature.

This book is a comprehensive guide to the plays and fragments of Sophocles. It includes critical notes, commentary and translation in English prose. The book is a must-read for anyone studying Sophocles and his works. It is written by Richard Claverhouse Jebb, a renowned classical scholar.