| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 122 pages) |
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Greek tragedy in new translations |
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Greek tragedy in new translations.
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| Contents |
Contents; Introduction; Conventions of the Ancient Greek Theater; Translator's Note; Characters; Oedipus at Colonus; Notes on the Text; Glossary; Further Reading |
| Summary |
The latest title to join the acclaimed "Greek Tragedy in New Translations" series, "Sophocles' "Oedipus at Colonus"" tells the story of the last day in the life of Oedipus. It was written at the end of the fifth century BCE in Athens, in the final years of the "Golden Age" of Athenian culture, and in the last year of Sophocles' own life. At the center of the play is the mysterious transformation of Oedipus from an old and blind beggar, totally dependent on his daughters, to the man who rises from his seat and, without help, leads everyone to the place where he is destined to die. In the backgr |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-122) |
| Notes |
Translated from the Ancient Greek |
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| Subject |
Oedipus (Greek mythological figure) -- Drama
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| SUBJECT |
Oedipus (Greek mythological figure) fast |
| Subject |
DRAMA -- Ancient, Classical & Medieval.
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| Genre/Form |
tragedies.
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Drama
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Tragedies (Drama)
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Tragedies.
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Tragedies (Drama)
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Drama.
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Tragédies.
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Théâtre.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Grennan, Eamon, 1941- translator.
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Kitzinger, Rachel, 1948- translator.
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| ISBN |
1423784804 |
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9781423784807 |
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9780198030867 |
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019803086X |
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1280530936 |
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9781280530937 |
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