{"product_id":"the-complete-greek-tragedies-5v-folio-society-plays-2011-1st-ed-vgc","title":"The Complete Greek Tragedies - Poetry - Folio Society 2011 1st ed. 5 Vol. - VGC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Complete Greek Tragedies. (5v). Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides I, II, III. Prefaces for each volume: Ruth Padel on Aeschylus, Simon Goldhill on Sophocles, and Peter Stothard, Lawrence Norfolk and Germaine Greer each introducing one of the Euripides volumes. Translations from the University of Chicago editions. 33 tipped in colour plates of art works. Each volume features a bust of the playwright as its frontispiece. Brown cloth boards, gilt title to spines and blocked designs to sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis five-volume collection brings together the surviving tragedies of the great ancient Greek dramatists. Works by Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides explore war, family, fate, divine justice and political responsibility through stories drawn largely from mythology. Together, the plays form one of the foundations of Western drama and continue to shape modern theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn very good overall condition. Faintly faded case, a few small light marks to the slipcase and some page edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Folio Vault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFolio Vault is an independent bookseller specialising in pre-owned Folio Society books. We have been buying and selling books in the UK since 2019 and expanded to the US in 2025.\u003cbr\u003eEvery book is carefully checked, with photographs and condition notes so you can buy with confidence. We pack every order securely and ship worldwide.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're looking to buy or sell books, please get in touch. Our team is always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folio Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54985916219731,"sku":"2026_08_32_23313","price":275.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2951\/6883\/files\/10_28f01501-63f8-42d3-a1bc-c17bea4c39c4.jpg?v=1789763623","url":"https:\/\/thefoliovault.com\/products\/the-complete-greek-tragedies-5v-folio-society-plays-2011-1st-ed-vgc","provider":"Folio Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}