Philoktetes
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"Philoctetes" is a tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles, which tells about the famous warrior Philoctetes, who was betrayed by his fellow soldiers and left helpless on a deserted island. Although he possesses the amazing firearms of Hercules, he has to live in solitude and bitterness. However, when the time of war has come, the hero once again has to stand on the battlefield and solve moral dilemmas related to betrayal and revenge. "Philoctetes" is a masterpiece of ancient drama, which expresses important philosophical questions about loyalty, fate and human nature.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Sophocles
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 1997-02-01
- Title
- Philoktetes
- Translator
- Gregory McNamee
- Subject
- PA
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