Oedipus Rex by Sir Young (English) Paperback Book

Description: Oedipus Rex by Sir Young, Sophocles Sophocles Landmark of Western drama concerns the catastrophe that ensues when King Oedipus discovers he has inadvertently killed his father and married his mother. Masterly construction, dramatic irony. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Landmark of Western drama concerns the catastrophe that ensues when King Oedipus discovers he has inadvertently killed his father and married his mother. Masterly construction, dramatic irony. Considered by many the greatest of the classic Greek tragedies, Oedipus Rex is Sophocles finest play and a work of extraordinarypower and resonance. Aristotle considered it a masterpiece of dramatic construction and refers to it frequently in the Poetics. In presenting the story of King Oedipus and the tragedy that ensues when he discovers he has inadvertently killed his father and married his mother, the play exhibits near-perfect harmony of character and action. Moreover, the masterly use of dramatic irony greatly intensifies the impact of the agonizing events and emotions experienced by Oedipus and the other characters in the play. Now these and many other facets of this towering tragedy may be studied and appreciated in Dovers attractive inexpensive edition of one of the great landmarks of Western drama. Back Cover Considered by many the greatest of the classic Greek tragedies, Oedipus Rex is Sophocles finest play and a work of extraordinary power and resonance. Aristotle considered it a masterpiece of dramatic construction and refers to it frequently in the Poetics . In presenting the story of King Oedipus and the tragedy that ensues when he discovers he has inadvertently killed his father and married his mother, the play exhibits near-perfect harmony of character and action. Moreover, the masterly use of dramatic irony greatly intensifies the impact of the agonizing events and emotions experienced by Oedipus and the other characters in the play. Now these and many other facets of this towering tragedy may be studied and appreciated in Dovers attractive inexpensive edition of one of the great landmarks of Western drama. Author Biography Emeritus Regius Professor of Greek, Oxford, Hugh Lloyd-Jones was knighted in 1989. Long Description One of the greatest of the classic Greek tragedies and a masterpiece of dramatic construction. Catastrophe ensues when King Oedipus discovers he has inadvertently killed his father and married his mother. Masterly use of dramatic irony greatly intensifies impact of agonizing events. Sophocles finest play, Oedipus Rex ranks as a towering landmark of Western drama. Explanatory footnotes. Details ISBN0486268772 Short Title OEDIPUS REX Pages 64 Language English ISBN-10 0486268772 ISBN-13 9780486268774 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 882.01 Abridged Yes Imprint Dover Publications Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Translated from Greek Residence US Edition Unabridged DOI 10.1604/9780486268774 UK Release Date 1991-10-07 AU Release Date 1991-10-07 NZ Release Date 1991-10-07 Audience Age 14 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Edition Description Unabridged edition Series Thrift Editions Audience General Author Sophocles Sophocles Year 2000 Publication Date 2000-02-01 US Release Date 2000-02-01 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:14355608;

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