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The Antigone of Sophocles is a classic Greek tragedy written by the renowned playwright Sophocles in the fifth century BC. The play tells the story of Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus, who defies the law of her uncle, King Creon, by burying her brother...

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The Antigone of Sophocles, with Notes: For the Use of Colleges in the United States (1857) is a book that contains the famous Greek tragedy Antigone, written by Sophocles. The book is specifically designed for use in colleges in the United States and includes...

"Bagg and Scully's renderings strike me as the most performable versions of Sophocles I've ever encountered...if you're looking for the translation that best reflects the emotional force and expressive range of the original plays, you would be hard pressed to do better." -- Philadelphia...

Based on the conviction that only translators who write poetry themselves can properly re-create the celebrated and timeless tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, the Greek Tragedy in New Translations offers new translations that go beyond the literal meaning of the Greek in order...

Based on the conviction that only translators who write poetry themselves can properly re-create the celebrated and timeless tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, the Greek Tragedy in New Translations offers new translations that go beyond the literal meaning of the Greek in order...

Based on the conviction that only translators who write poetry themselves can properly re-create the celebrated and timeless tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, the Greek Tragedy in New Translations offers new translations that go beyond the literal meaning of the Greek in order...

Based on the conviction that only translators who write poetry themselves can best re-create the celebrated and timeless tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, the Greek Tragedy in New Translations series offers new translations that go beyond the literal meaning of the Greek in...

This acclaimed translation of the works of Sophocles brings the ancient Greek playwright's timeless dramas vividly to life. From the tragedy of Oedipus to the poignant pathos of Philoctetes, these masterful works continue to captivate readers today with their powerful themes and rich metaphors.This...

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This translation of Sophocles' classic tragedy King Oedipus captures all the drama and emotion of the original play. Brunck and Edwards, both accomplished translators and scholars, provide a faithful rendering of the text that is both accessible and poetic.This work has been selected by...

In this famous work from the origins of Greek thought, the hero Oedipus is sent to his death bed as an infant when an oracle predicts that he will kill his kingly father, and marry his mother. Being unable to kill him, the father...

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,...

This classic Greek tragedy tells the story of Oedipus, a king who unwittingly fulfills a prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his mother. Sophocles' masterful use of dramatic irony and powerful writing make this play a timeless work of literature. This...

Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.Author: Sophocles, Wilhelm DindorfISBN-10: 3752524219ISBN-13: 9783752524215Publisher: Salzwasser-Verlag GmbhLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/29/2021Pages: 140Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

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The Oedipus Trilogy is a collection of three plays written by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles. The plays follow the tragic story of Oedipus, a king who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother, fulfilling a prophecy that he had tried to avoid....

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The Oedipus Trilogy delves into the intricacies of human actions, fate, and the enduring consequences that follow. These works focus on the unraveling of the protagonist's life and the catastrophic repercussions of their choices. The stories depict how individuals, despite their best efforts, are...

Sophocles (496-406 BC) wrote the last play, Antigone, in the trilogy first in 442-441BC. This was followed by King Oedipus, the first of the trilogy in 429-420BC, and then Oedipus at Colonus in 401 BC which was performed in 401 BC, after the author's...

The Oedipus Trilogy is a collection of three plays written by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles. The trilogy includes the plays Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone. The plays follow the tragic story of Oedipus, a man who unknowingly kills his father and...

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"The Oedipus Tyrannus," also known as "Oedipus Rex" or "Oedipus the King," is a timeless Greek tragedy by Sophocles. This enduring play explores themes of fate, free will, and the relentless pursuit of truth. The story follows Oedipus, the king of Thebes, as he...

The Oedipus Tyrannus, also known as Oedipus Rex, is a tragedy written by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles in 429 BCE. The play tells the story of Oedipus, the king of Thebes, who unknowingly fulfills a prophecy that he will kill his father and...

The Oedipus Tyrannus, also known as Oedipus Rex, is a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles in 429 BC. The play tells the story of Oedipus, the king of Thebes, who unknowingly fulfills a prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his mother....

The Oedipus Tyrannus is a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles in 429 BC. The play tells the story of Oedipus, the King of Thebes, who becomes embroiled in a complex web of fate and prophecy. Oedipus is determined to uncover the truth about his...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1897 Edition.Author: SophoclesISBN-10: 1498189997ISBN-13: 9781498189996Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 214Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.64lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.45d

The Oedipus Tyrannus of Sophocles is a classic Greek tragedy that was first performed in Athens in 429 BC. The play tells the story of Oedipus, the king of Thebes, who unknowingly fulfills a prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his...

The Oedipus Tyrannus of Sophocles is a play that was performed at Harvard University's Sanders Theater on May 17, 19, and 20 in the year 1881. The play is written by Sophocles and tells the story of Oedipus, a king who unknowingly kills his...

Famed translator David Slavitt lends his distinctly contemporary voice to four lesser-known plays of Sophocles.There are seven surviving tragedies by Sophocles. Three of them form the Theban Plays, which recount the story of Thebes during and after the reign of Oedipus. Here, David Slavitt...

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

Sir Richard Claverhouse Jebb's translation of Sophocles' Oedipus Tyrannus is a masterful rendition of one of the greatest tragedies of all time. With his insightful commentary and meticulous attention to detail, Jebb brings to life the timeless themes of fate, destiny, and free will...

The Plays of Sophocles is a collection of timeless dramas by the ancient Greek playwright. With powerful themes and complex characters, Sophocles explores the human experience in all its complexity, offering insight into the nature of power, love, betrayal, and loss. This book is...

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A new and welcome translation of Sophocles' great Oedipus cycle, by one of the distinguished translators of our era In this needed and highly anticipated new translation of the Theban plays of Sophocles, David R. Slavitt presents a fluid, accessible, and modern version for...

The stirring tale of a legendary royal family's fall and ultimate redemption, the Theban trilogy endures as the crowning achievement of Greek drama. Sophocles' three-play cycle, chronicling Oedipus's search for the truth and its tragic results, remains essential reading for English and classical studies...

Sophocles' Theban Plays--Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone--lie at the core of the Western literary canon. They are extensively translated, universally taught, and frequently performed. Chronicling the downfall of Oedipus, the legendary king of Thebes, and his descendants, the Theban Plays are...

The timeless Theban tragedies of Sophocles--Oedipus the Tyrant, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone--have fascinated and moved audiences and readers across the ages with their haunting plots and their unforgettable heroes and heroines. Now, following the best texts faithfully, and translating the key moral, religious,...

The timeless Theban tragedies of Sophocles--Oedipus the Tyrant, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone--have fascinated and moved audiences and readers across the ages with their haunting plots and their unforgettable heroes and heroines. Now, following the best texts faithfully, and translating the key moral, religious,...

For use in schools and libraries only. Detailed notes accompany modern translations of the stories of Oedipus, a king who is unable to escape his tragic fate and ends his days in exileAuthor: SophoclesISBN-10: 0808577123ISBN-13: 9780808577126Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/07/1984Pages: 432Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 7.74h...

The Theban Trilogy consists of Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone - together these tell the tragic story of Oedipus the king of Thebes, and his daughter Antigone. Oedipus the King (in Latin Oedipus Rex) sees the youthful Oedipus consults the Oracle...

The Theban Trilogy consists of Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone - together these tell the tragic story of Oedipus the king of Thebes, and his daughter Antigone. Oedipus the King (in Latin Oedipus Rex) sees the youthful Oedipus consults the Oracle...

Sophocles, along with Aeschylus and Euripides, is considered one of three important ancient Greek tragedians. Writing during the 5th century BC, Sophocles created some one hundred and twenty three plays during his lifetime, of which only seven have survived in their entirety. In this...

Sophocles, along with Aeschylus and Euripides, is considered one of three important ancient Greek tragedians. Writing during the 5th century BC, Sophocles created some one hundred and twenty three plays during his lifetime, of which only seven have survived in their entirety. In this...

The three Theban plays, Antigone, Oedipus the King and Oedipus at Colonus, stand at the pinnacle of Greek tragedy. Even today they hold audiences transfixed.Author: SophoclesISBN-10: 1781398267ISBN-13: 9781781398265Publisher: Benediction ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/22/2017Pages: 194Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.45d

The three Theban plays, Antigone, Oedipus the King and Oedipus at Colonus, stand at the pinnacle of Greek tragedy. Even today they hold audiences transfixed.Author: SophoclesISBN-10: 1781398283ISBN-13: 9781781398289Publisher: Benediction ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/22/2017Pages: 194Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.56d

Towering over the rest of Greek tragedy, Sophocles' The Three Theban Plays are among the most enduring and timeless dramas ever written. This Penguin Classics edition is translated by Robert Fagles with introductions and notes by Bernard Knox. Collected here are Antigone, Oedipus the...