AGAMEMNON.
Introduction
The Fall of Troy announced at Mycenae. Lines 1-39
The Chorus recounts the Sacrifice of Iphigenia. Lines 177-240
The Meeting of Agamemnon and Clytaemnestra. Lines 828-947
Cassandra's Prophecy. Lines 1149-1391
Cassandra's Prophecy fulfilled. Lines 1343-1554
THE CHOËPHOROE.
Introduction
Orestes discovers himself to Electra. Lines 158-274
Clytaemnestra pleads to her Son Orestes for her Life in Vain. Lines 860-916
THE EUMENIDES (FURIES).
Introduction
Orestes is tried as a Matricide before the Court of the Areopagus at
Athens. Lines 536-747
SOPHOCLES.
OEDIPUS THE KING.
Introduction
The Plague-stricken Thebans supplicate Oedipus for Relief. Lines 1-77
Oedipus calls upon Tiresias to reveal the Murderer of Laius. Lines 300-462
The Death of Polybus announced. The Secret of Oedipus's Incest and
Murder revealed. Lines 924-1085
Jocasta hangs herself and Oedipus puts out his Eyes. The Scene described. Lines 1223-1296
Oedipus bewails his Calamities. His Colloquy with Creon. Lines 1369-1514