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Oedipus the King and Other Tragedies: Oedipus the King, Aias, Philoctetes, Oedipus at Colonus Paperback – 22 January 2016

by Sophocles (Author)
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Oedipus the King * Aias * Philoctetes * Oedipus at ColonusSophocles stands as one of the greatest dramatists of all time, and one of the most influential on artists and thinkers over the centuries. In these four tragedies he portrays the extremes of human suffering and emotion, turning the heroic myths into supreme works of poetry and dramatic action. Oedipus the King follows Oedipus, the 'man of sorrow', who has unwittingly chosen to enact his prophesied course by murdering his father and marrying his mother. In Aias, the great warrior confronts the harrowing humiliation inflicted upon him, while Philoctetes sees a once-noble hero nursing his resentment after ten years of marooned isolation. In Oedipus at Colonus the blind Oedipus, who has wandered far and wide as a beggar, finally meets his mysterious death.These original and distinctive verse translations convey the vitality of Sophocles' poetry and the vigour of the plays in performance. Each play is accompanied by an introduction and substantial notes on topographical and mythical references and interpretation.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0192806858
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0192806857
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Oxford University Press UK
  5. Publication date
    22 January 2016
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    19.3 x 12.7 x 2.03 cm
  8. Print length
    384 pages
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Rendered with uncanny clarity and intrinsic energy, the translation shows great patience, ingenuity, and learning in the capturing of the Greek original. It is lucid, smooth, elegant, and musical, captivating readers instantly. Choice deeply rewarding version ... It outshines all the other versions that I have to hand and (I would guess) those that I don't. Malcolm Heath, Greece and Rome

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Translations of Sophocles' plays that convey the vitality and vigour of his poetry

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press UK; 1st edition (22 January 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0192806858
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0192806857
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.3 x 12.7 x 2.03 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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Good up to date translations that are true to the original. Excellent introductions and notes.
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Although this book doesn't contain all of Oedipus Rex, it prefaces the story with most of the missing info. Oedipus is a tale strongly influenced by oracles and seers. The King has his brother-in-law, Creon, consult an oracle to discover why all of Thebes is under a curse. He doesn't believe what he finds out until the evidence is overwhelming.
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