Sophocles : Oedipus tyrannus / edited with a translation and commentary by Jenny March.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sophocles, author.

Contributor:

March, Jennifer R., editor, translator, writer of added commentary.

Series:

Aris and Phillips classical texts.

Liverpool scholarship online.

Aris and Phillips classical texts

Liverpool scholarship online

Standardized Title:

Oedipus Rex

Language:

English

Greek, Ancient (to 1453)

Subjects (All):

Sophocles--Translations into English.

Sophocles.

Oedipus (Greek mythological figure)--Drama.

Oedipus.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (325 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Liverpool : Liverpool University Press, 2021.

Language Note:

Parallel Ancient Greek text and English translation, with English introduction and commentary.

Summary:

'Oedipus Tyrannus' by the great tragedian Sophocles is one of the most famous works of ancient Greek literature. The play has always been admired for the tight unity of its plot; every bit of every scene counts towards the dramatic effect. Sophocles gives no answer as to why Oedipus is made to suffer his tragic fate. He simply shows us how human life is; how even a great and good man can be brought to the utmost misery through no fault of his own. The gods may, for no apparent reason, deal out unbelievable suffering, but humankind can survive it. Jenny March's new facing-page translation brings alive the power and complexities of Sophocles' writing, with a substantial introduction and a detailed commentary.

Notes:

Previously issued in print: 2020.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on August 16, 2021).

Contains:

Sophocles. Oedipus Rex.

Sophocles. Oedipus Rex. English

ISBN:

1-78962-792-3

1-80085-102-2

1-80034-572-0