Review of Ahrensdorf, P., Pangle, T. trans. Sophocles. The Theban Plays: Oedipus the Tyrant, Oedipus at Colonus, Antigone By Sarah Nooter

https://www.academia.edu/32132098/Review_of_Ahrensdorf_P_Pangle_T_trans_Sophocles_The_Theban_Plays_Oedipus_the_Tyrant_Oedipus_at_Colonus_Antigone?nav_from=1e295992-ca58-4e2a-9c23-de59db9bcd35 This review critically evaluates the translation of Sophocles’ Theban Plays by Ahrensdorf and Pangle, highlighting their objective of providing an accurate and faithful rendition of the original texts. While the translation succeeds in many respects, it falls short in areas such as literary and historical context, leading to a lack of pedagogical effectiveness. The review ultimately suggests that this translation offers some value for specific inquiries but may not serve as a comprehensive educational tool.