- Printed for Bernard Lintott1714 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
SOPHOCLES
Sophocles
Ancient Greek playwright.
- Books
- 9
- Editions tracked
- 9
- First editions
- 3
- Nationality
- Classical Athens
For collectors
Collect Sophocles
Reading guide
Sophocles books in order
In publication order
- 1Ajax1714
- 2Electra1714
- 3Οἰδίπους Τύραννος (Oidípous Týrannos)1715
- 4Antigone1830
- 5Sophocles1832
- 6Oedipus at Colonus1872
- 7The Theban Plays1947
- 8The Three Theban Plays1956
- 9The Oedipus Plays of Sophocles1958
In order
First editions, year by year
Books and editions
Which edition do you have?
- Printed for Bernard Lintott1714 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Baldwin & Co1830 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Valby1832 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- G.K. Hall1872 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st Penguin Books1947 Paperback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Sophocles's books in?
In publication order they begin with Ajax (1714), then Electra (1714) and Οἰδίπους Τύραννος (Oidípous Týrannos) (1715). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Sophocles's first book?
The earliest book we list is Ajax, first published in 1714.
How many Sophocles books does MyVolumes track?
We track 9 books by Sophocles across 9 editions, 3 of them first editions.
How do I know if my Sophocles book is a first edition?
Open the book's page here and compare the publisher, place, date and the issue points we list for the first printing with your copy's title page and copyright page.