The Oedipus Tyrannus Of Sophocles (1880) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165254026)

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 mother. As the play unfolds, Oedipus becomes increasingly desperate to uncover the truth about his past and the events that have led to his downfall. The 1880 edition of the play, translated by Sir Richard Jebb, includes a detailed introduction that provides historical context and analysis of the play's themes and characters. The translation itself is faithful to the original Greek text, and includes detailed footnotes to help readers understand the nuances of the language and the cultural references. The Oedipus Tyrannus of Sophocles is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of Western literature, and has influenced countless writers and thinkers throughout history. This edition is an essential read for anyone interested in Greek tragedy, classical literature, or the history of drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Sophocles
ISBN-10: 1165254026
ISBN-13: 9781165254026
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 62
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.13d