Three Theban Plays : Antigone; Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles (1984, Trade Paperback)

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The product is "The Three Theban Plays" by Sophocles, published by Penguin Publishing Group in 1984. This trade paperback edition includes the plays "Antigone," "Oedipus the King," and "Oedipus at Colonus," totaling 432 pages. The book is in English and features illustrations. With a compact size of 7.8 inches in length, 5.4 inches in width, and 1.1 inches in height, this edition provides a comprehensive collection of ancient and classical European drama by the renowned playwright Sophocles.

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PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100140444254
ISBN-139780140444254
eBay Product ID (ePID)40743

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Book TitleThree Theban Plays : Antigone; Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicDrama, European / General, Ancient & Classical
Publication Year1984
IllustratorYes
GenreLiterary Criticism, Drama, Literary Collections
AuthorSophocles
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight9.3 Oz
Item Length7.8 in
Item Width5.4 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN83-013053
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"I know of no better modern English version."--Sir Hugh Lloyd-Jones, Oxford University "A marvel of craftsmanship and intelligence."--Emily Vermeule, Harvard University "The most impressive verse translations of Sophocles that have been made."--Stephen Spender
Notes byKnox, Bernard
Dewey Edition19
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Grade ToUP
Dewey Decimal882.01
Table Of ContentThe Three Theban Plays - Sophocles Translated by Robert Fagles with Introductions and Notes by Bernard Knox Acknowledgments Translator's Preface Greece and the Theater SOPHOCLES: THE THREE THEBAN PLAYSIntroduction to Antigone Antigone Introduction to Oedipus the King Oedipus the King Introduction to Oedipus at Colonus Oedipus at Colonus A Note on the Text of Sophocles Textual Variants Notes on the Translation: Antigone, Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus Select Bibliography The Genealogy of Oedipus Glossary
SynopsisThe heroic Greek dramas that have moved theatergoers and readers since the fifth century B.C. Towering over the rest of Greek tragedy, the three plays that tell the story of the fated Theban royal family-- Antigone, Oedipus the King and Oedipus at Colonus-- are among the most enduring and timeless dramas ever written. Robert Fagles's authoritative and acclaimed translation conveys all of Sophocles's lucidity and power: the cut and thrust of his dialogue, his ironic edge, the surge and majesty of his choruses and, above all, the agonies and triumphs of his characters. This Penguin Classics edition features an introduction and notes by the renowned classicist Bernard Knox. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators., The heroic Greek dramas that have moved theatergoers and readers since the fifth century B.C. Towering over the rest of Greek tragedy, the three plays that tell the story of the fated Theban royal family- Antigone, Oedipus the King and Oedipus at Colonus- are among the most enduring and timeless dramas ever written. Robert Fagles's authoritative and acclaimed translation conveys all of Sophocles's lucidity and power- the cut and thrust of his dialogue, his ironic edge, the surge and majesty of his choruses and, above all, the agonies and triumphs of his characters.This Penguin Classics edition features an introduction and notes by the renowned classicist Bernard Knox. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theseries to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-datetranslations by award-winning translators.
LC Classification NumberPA4414.A2F3 1984

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