Ajax is a tragic play by Sophocles, one of the three most renowned Greek tragedians of the classical period. The play depicts the downfall of the eponymous hero, a mighty warrior of the Trojan war, who falls into despair and madness after he is denied the honor he thinks he deserves. Ajax engages with timeless themes of pride, honor, shame, and fate, as well as with the moral and political challenges of war and leadership. This edition features a German translation by Eduard Wunder, a scholar and poet who sought to capture the poetic beauty and emotional depth of Sophocles's original. It is a must-read for lovers of Greek drama and poetry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.