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The Theban Trilogy

From Saturday's Globe and Mail

Together, Sophocles three plays form one of the milestones in the emerging of humanity. ...Read the full article

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  1. D. B. from Greater Sask., Canada writes: So much for the classics, is the response. I think the Greeks exposed the heart of humans in their plays. And all in our subconscious that we strive daily to keep under control.
  2. john smith from Canada writes: D. B. from Greater Sask., I think the Greeks exposed the heart of humans in their plays
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    and yes so did shakespear, dickens, nitzche, wilde, hugo and all those not so arrogant but really down to earth and logical people who lived and told us how
    the greeks have done alot in the past but now they are so insignificant and oh how arrogant .
    looooooooool
  3. j k from writes: John like it or not the Greeks have had the greatest impact on Western Civilization. Live with it. If you think Greeks are arrogant then don't deal with them. As for the comment that we are insignificant that just shows how ignorant you are. Maybe you should read a bit more before making stupid comments.

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