Philoctetes is a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles. The play revolves around the titular character, Philoctetes, a skilled archer who was abandoned on an island by his fellow Greeks due to a festering wound caused by a snake bite. The Greeks need Philoctetes and his bow to win the Trojan War, so Odysseus and Neoptolemus are sent to retrieve him.Neoptolemus, the son of Achilles, is tasked with convincing Philoctetes to come back to the Greek camp. However, he is torn between his loyalty to the Greeks and his conscience, as he begins to empathize with Philoctetes and his suffering. Odysseus, on the other hand, is willing to use any means necessary to get Philoctetes and his bow, even if it means deceiving him.As the play progresses, the characters grapple with questions of loyalty, morality, and the consequences of their actions. The play ultimately ends with a resolution that highlights the importance of empathy and compassion.Philoctetes is a timeless tragedy that explores complex themes and emotions. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek literature and philosophy.NEOPTOLEMUS: And yet I wonder not; for if aright I judge, from angry heaven the sentence came, And Chrysa was the cruel source of all; Nor doth this sad disease inflict him still Incurable, without assenting gods?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.