Written for a modern audience, these English translations of Sophocles' trilogy aim to capture the directness, simplicity, and concentrated richness of Sophocles' plays in clear, credible English verse that is both readable and actable. All of these plays draw upon the ancient story of Oedipus, King of. The ancient myth of Oedipus, which still reverberates to this day, provided Sophocles with material for three great tragedies- Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone-that together recount the downfall of Oedipus, king of Thebes, his death in exile, and the heroic, defiant stand made by his daughter Antigone. Known as the Theban Trilogy the plays are Antigone, Oedipus The King, and Oedipus at Colonus. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. offers a set of exciting and authentic new translations of Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Kolonos. Sophocles 1: Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, Antigone (Complete Greek Tragedies) Published December 28th 1954 by University of Chicago Press. The critically acclaimed Fitts and Fitzgerald translation of Sophocles' Oedipus Cycle that chronicles the tragic downfall of the royal family of Thebes. The Oedipus Cycle - eBook (9780062132208) by Sophocles. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. Title: Sophocles, the Oedipus Cycle: Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, AntigoneĬlean, unmarked copy with some edge wear. Product Details reviews The critically acclaimed Fitts and Fitzgerald translation of Sophocles’ Oedipus Cycle that chronicles the tragic downfall of the royal family of Thebes.
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