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“The Philoctetes Of Sophocles†presents the timeless Greek tragedy by Sophocles, expertly translated by Sir Richard Claverhouse Jebb. This play explores themes of isolation, duty, and deception through the character of Philoctetes, the master archer abandoned on the island of Lemnos due to a festering wound. When the Greeks learn that Troy cannot be taken without Philoctetes's bow, Odysseus and Neoptolemus are sent to persuade him to join their cause. Their cunning plan is complicated by Philoctetes's unwavering hatred and the moral conflict faced by Neoptolemus. This edition offers readers a profound exploration of human nature and the complexities of ethical decision-making, capturing the essence of Sophocles's dramatic genius. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.