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Philoctetes (Campbell Translation)
by Sophocles
Experience the timeless tragedy of Sophocles Philoctetes, a gripping tale set against the backdrop of the Trojan War. Written during the tumultuous Peloponnesian War, this play is one of only seven complete tragedies by Sophocles that have withstood the test of time. Premiering at the Festival of Dionysus in 409 BC, where it claimed first prize, the story follows the desperate efforts of Neoptolemus and Odysseus to persuade the wounded master archer, Philoctetes, to join them in their quest for victory at Troy. A powerful exploration of suffering, loyalty, and the human spirit, this play remains a poignant reflection on the costs of war. - Summary by Wikipedia
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003 - Part III
Experience the timeless tragedy of Sophocles Philoctetes, a gripping tale set against the backdrop of the Trojan War. Written during the tumultuous Peloponnesian War, this play is one of only seven complete tragedies by Sophocles that have withstood the test of time. Premiering at the Festival of Dionysus in 409 BC, where it claimed first prize, the story follows the desperate efforts of Neoptolemus and Odysseus to persuade the wounded master archer, Philoctetes, to join them in their quest for victory at Troy. A powerful exploration of suffering, loyalty, and the human spirit, this play remains a poignant reflection on the costs of war. - Summary by Wikipedia
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002 - Part II
Experience the timeless tragedy of Sophocles Philoctetes, a gripping tale set against the backdrop of the Trojan War. Written during the tumultuous Peloponnesian War, this play is one of only seven complete tragedies by Sophocles that have withstood the test of time. Premiering at the Festival of Dionysus in 409 BC, where it claimed first prize, the story follows the desperate efforts of Neoptolemus and Odysseus to persuade the wounded master archer, Philoctetes, to join them in their quest for victory at Troy. A powerful exploration of suffering, loyalty, and the human spirit, this play remains a poignant reflection on the costs of war. - Summary by Wikipedia
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001 - Part I
Experience the timeless tragedy of Sophocles Philoctetes, a gripping tale set against the backdrop of the Trojan War. Written during the tumultuous Peloponnesian War, this play is one of only seven complete tragedies by Sophocles that have withstood the test of time. Premiering at the Festival of Dionysus in 409 BC, where it claimed first prize, the story follows the desperate efforts of Neoptolemus and Odysseus to persuade the wounded master archer, Philoctetes, to join them in their quest for victory at Troy. A powerful exploration of suffering, loyalty, and the human spirit, this play remains a poignant reflection on the costs of war. - Summary by Wikipedia
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Experience the timeless tragedy of Sophocles Philoctetes, a gripping tale set against the backdrop of the Trojan War. Written during the tumultuous Peloponnesian War, this play is one of only seven complete tragedies by Sophocles that have withstood the test of time. Premiering at the Festival of Dionysus in 409 BC, where it claimed first prize, the story follows the desperate efforts of Neoptolemus and Odysseus to persuade the wounded master archer, Philoctetes, to join them in their quest for victory at Troy. A powerful exploration of suffering, loyalty, and the human spirit, this play remains a poignant reflection on the costs of war. - Summary by Wikipedia
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