This collection of tragedies by William Sotheby includes his versions of Greek classics such as Prometheus and Orestes as well as original works, all written in blank verse. Sotheby's skillful adaptations earned him the admiration of his contemporaries and solidified his reputation as one of the foremost translators and dramatists of his time.

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