Ajas: Szomorujáték

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sophocles, 496? BCE-407 BCE

Contributor:

Csiky, Gergely, 1842-1891

Language:

Hungarian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Ajas: Szomorujáték" by Sophocles is a tragic play written in the classical period of Ancient Greece. The work centers on the character of Ajas, the great warrior of the Trojan War, exploring themes of honor, pride, and the psychological turmoil following defeat. The narrative reveals Ajas's descent into madness after losing a coveted prize, showcasing his internal conflict and the consequences of his actions. The opening of the play introduces the aftermath of a significant event: Ajas is devastated after being denied the armor of Achilles, which has instead been awarded to Odysseus. In his anger and confusion, he mistakenly slaughters a herd of livestock, believing them to be his enemies. As Ajas grapples with the havoc he has wreaked, the goddess Athena intervenes to reveal the truth of his actions, setting the stage for his tragic decline. The dialogue unfolds between divine beings and mortal heroes, hinting at Ajas's tragic fate as he confronts both his own actions and the scorn of his fellow warriors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajax_(play)

Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2018-04-04