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This German-language collection presents the complete works of Sophocles in three volumes. Edited by Friedrich Wilhelm Schneidewin, August Nauck, and Ewald Bruhn, this edition offers a comprehensive resource for scholars and enthusiasts of classical literature. Included are the renowned tragedies such as "Oedipus Rex", "Antigone", and "Electra". This edition allows readers to engage with Sophocles' profound exploration of fate, justice, and the human condition. The detailed annotations and scholarly apparatus, updated by later editors, provide valuable context for understanding the nuances of Sophoclean drama. A cornerstone of classical studies, this collection preserves the enduring legacy of one of history's greatest playwrights. 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.