Synopsis: Carson, a poet and classicist, translates four of the eighteen surviving plays by Euripides: Heracles, Hecuba, Hippolytus, and Alcestis. Her writing captures the intensity and emotional depth of the classical world.

Synopsis: This Loeb Classical Library edition presents Homer's epic poem, the Iliad, which recounts the Trojan War and the intense wrath of Achilles, the greatest of the Achaeans. His anger, sparked by a grave insult to his honor, leads to devastating consequences for the Greek forces, the noble Trojans, and Achilles himself. The narrative features compelling characterizations and explores the heroic code of antiquity. This updated edition features a translation that preserves the style of A. T. Murray, making it accessible for contemporary readers.

Synopsis: On a colony planet where a group of men has gained immortality and control over technology, they rule as deities resembling the Hindu pantheon. The only one who dares to challenge them is Siddhartha, now known as Mahasamatman, the Binder of Demons and Lord of Light.

Synopsis: In "Tales from Ovid," Ted Hughes presents 24 retellings of classic myths, including the stories of Phaeton, Actaeon, Echo and Narcissus, Procne, Midas, and Pyramus and Thisbe. His work showcases a unique blend of narrative and poetic mastery, making this collection a significant contribution to contemporary myth-making.

Synopsis: This volume includes seven of Sophocles' most significant plays: "Oedipus the King," "Antigone," "Electra," "Ajax," "Trachinian Women," "Philoctetes," and "Oedipus at Colonus." Sophocles, one of the greatest Greek tragedians, explores profound themes of sacrifice, fate, and moral conflict. This edition features a revised and modernized version of the renowned Jebb translation, praised for its careful prose.

Synopsis: This collection features authoritative translations that prioritize contemporary idiom, offering life and speed with a keen poetic sensibility. The critical commentaries and translations are fresh and functional, making them accessible without being overly ornate or affected.

Synopsis: This collection includes the full texts of Sophocles's seven surviving ancient Greek plays: Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, Antigone, Ajax, Electra, Philoctetes, and The Women of Trachis. Each play features updated translations, stage directions, prefaces, and supplementary notes.

Synopsis: Euripides (c. 484-406 B.C.) was a prominent Greek tragedian known for his modern approach and controversial themes. His works explore religious skepticism, the injustices faced by women, and the folly of war, addressing issues that remain relevant today.

Synopsis: Orestes and Other Plays features new translations of Ion, Orestes, The Phoenician Women, and The Suppliant Women, each exploring ethical and political themes. Ion examines chance and family dynamics, while Orestes delves into the emotional fallout of a mother’s murder and its implications for democracy. The Suppliant Women critiques imperial politics as Theseus opts for force against Thebes. The Phoenician Women portrays the devastating effects of civil war through the tragic conflict between Oedipus' sons.

Synopsis: **Virgil, Volume II: Aeneid Books 7-12, Appendix Vergiliana** presents the second part of Virgil's epic, the Aeneid, which explores the journey of Aeneas as he seeks to establish Rome's origins. This volume includes books 7 to 12, detailing Aeneas's encounters and challenges as he reaches Italy, battles Turnus, and fulfills his destiny. It captures themes of duty, fate, and the struggles of founding a new civilization, employing Virgil's masterful hexameter.