Oedipus the King by Sophocles (English) Paperback Book

Description: Oedipus the King by Sophocles, Dr Angie Varakis, Don Taylor A Student Edition of Sophocles greatest tragedy in Don Taylors acclaimed translation. With full commentary, notes and questions for further study this is the perfect edition for every student of drama, literature and classics. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Since it was first performed in Athens in the 420s BC, Oedipus the King has been widely regarded as Sophocles greatest tragedy and one of the foundation stones of western drama. Taken as a model by Aristotle in his Poetics, it became a yardstick for future generations. Since the plays rediscovery in the Renaissance, audiences - including Sigmund Freud - have found new interpretations and meanings in Sophocles portrayal of the Theban king, inexorably pursuing the truth, only to discover that he has killed his father and married his mother. This translation by Don Taylor, accurate yet poetic, was made for a BBC TV production of the Theban Plays in 1986, which he also directed. Commentary and notes by Angie Varakis. Notes A Student Edition with a full commentary, plot synopsis, review of the play in performance, chronology, notes on individual words and phrases and questions for further study A set text for the WJEC Drama and Theatre GCE 2007 (Module: Texts in Context); WJEC English Literature GCE 2009 (Module: Shakespeare and Poetry in Context); and CCEA English Literature GCE (Module: Drama) Timed to coincide with a new production of Oedipus the King at the National Theatre, with Ralph Fiennes in the lead role, which will then tour in autumn 2008 The perfect edition for students of Drama, Literature and Classics, featuring introductory and study material Presented in Don Taylors acclaimed translation that has a timeless appeal and was made for a BBC TV production of the Theban Plays in 1986 Author Biography Sophocles (496-406 BC) lived through the greater part of the long struggle with Sparta and died a few months after Euripides. He is credited with developing the tragic form and his surviving tragedies are masterpieces of construction. Methuen Drama publishes two volumes of his plays. Promotional A Student Edition of Sophocles greatest tragedy in Don Taylors acclaimed translation. With full commentary, notes and questions for further study this is the perfect edition for every student of drama, literature and classics. Long Description Since it was first performed in Athens in the 420s BC, Oedipus the King has been widely regarded as Sophocles greatest tragedy and one of the foundation stones of western drama. Taken as a model by Aristotle in his Poetics , it became a yardstick for future generations. Since the plays rediscovery in the Renaissance, audiences - including Sigmund Freud - have found new interpretations and meanings in Sophocles portrayal of the Theban king, inexorably pursuing the truth, only to discover that he has killed his father and married his mother. Promotional "Headline" A student edition of the greatest tragedy, translated by Don Taylor. Details ISBN0713686766 Author Don Taylor Short Title OEDIPUS THE KING Language English Translator Don Taylor ISBN-10 0713686766 ISBN-13 9780713686760 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Imprint Methuen Drama Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Alternative 9781615459391 Illustrations N/A Edited by Angie Varakis Residence US DOI 10.1604/9780713686760 UK Release Date 2008-02-20 NZ Release Date 2008-02-20 Pages 128 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Series Student Editions Publication Date 2008-02-20 DEWEY 882.01 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2008-03-31 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:14662858;

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