Oedipus the King by Sophocles (English) Paperback Book

Description: Oedipus the King by Sophocles Synopsis coming soon....... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The famed Athenian tragedy in which Oedipuss own faults contribute to his tragic downfall.A great masterpiece on which Aristotle based his aesthetic theory of drama in the Poetics and from which Freud derived the Oedipus complex, King Oedipus puts out a sentence on the unknown murderer of his father Laius. By a gradual unfolding of incidents, Oedipus learns that he was the assassin and that Jocasta, his wife, is also his mother. This Enriched Classic Edition includes: -A concise introduction that gives readers important background information -Timelines of significant events in Greek history and theater that provide the books historical context -An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations -Detailed explanatory notes -Critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work -Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction -A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the readers experience Enriched Classics offers readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the worlds finest books to their full potential. Series edited by Cynthia Brantley Johnson Author Biography Sophocles is one of three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays have survived. Sophocles wrote over 120 plays, but only seven have survived in a complete form: Ajax, Antigone, Women of Trachis, Oedipus Rex, Electra, Philoctetes, and Oedipus at Colonus. Table of Contents Contents IntroductionChronology of Ancient Greek TheaterChronology of Ancient GreeceTranslators PrefaceOedipus the KingNotesInterpretive NotesCritical ExcerptsQuestions for DiscussionSuggestions for the Interested Reader Long Description Enduring Literature Illuminated by Practical Scholarship One noble familys descent into madness, mayhem, and murder -- the first play in Sophocles great Theban trilogy.This Enriched Classic Edition includes: A concise introduction that gives readers important background information Timelines of significant events in Greek history and theater that provide the books historical context An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations Detailed explanatory notes Critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the readers experienceEnriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the worlds finest books to their full potential.Series edited by Cynthia Brantley Johnson Details ISBN1416500332 Author Sophocles Short Title OEDIPUS THE KING Language English ISBN-10 1416500332 ISBN-13 9781416500339 Media Book DEWEY 882 Year 2005 Translator Bernard Knox Country of Publication United States Alternative 9789626341773 Edited by Cynthia Brantley Johnson Place of Publication New York Residence US Imprint Simon Spotlight Entertainment DOI 10.1604/9781416500339 NZ Release Date 2005-07-01 US Release Date 2005-07-01 UK Release Date 2005-07-01 AU Release Date 2007-05-14 Pages 144 Publisher Simon & Schuster Edition Description Enriched Classic Series Enriched Classics Format Paperback Publication Date 2005-07-01 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:10319236;

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