The Cure at Troy: A Version of Sophocles' Philoctetes
Seamus Heaney’s The Cure at Troy presents a contemporary version of Sophocles’ Philoctetes. Combining the enduring power of Greek drama with Heaney’s poetic sensibility, this edition offers an accessible way to experience a foundational classical work in fresh, modern English.
About This Book
The Cure at Troy is Seamus Heaney’s version of Sophocles’ Philoctetes, one of the enduring works of ancient Greek drama.
Heaney brings this classical text into contemporary English while preserving its identity as a dramatic work.
The book offers readers an accessible encounter with Sophocles through the voice and craft of a major modern poet.
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