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Oedipus The King

By Sophocles
Series: Greek Tragedy in New Translations
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Oedipus The King is Sophocles' renowned Greek tragedy that unravels the story of Oedipus, the doomed king who unknowingly fulfils a terrifying prophecy. This edition features a powerful translation by poet Stephen Berg and classicist Diskin Clay, alongside a critical introduction, detailed commentary, stage directions, and glossaries that illuminate mythical and geographical references.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This edition is ideal for readers interested in classical literature, Greek tragedies, and those seeking an in-depth, scholarly yet accessible exploration of Sophocles' work.

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A reprint of the translation previously published in the "Greek Tragedy in New Translations" series, Sophocles' timeless work is the most famous of all Greek tragedies.

A dazzling version of Sophocles' timeless work.

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In this highly-acclaimed translation of the most famous of all Greek tragedies, Stephen Berg—a well-known poet—and Diskin Clay—a distinguished classicist—combine their talents to produce a powerful version of Sophocles' timeless work.

The volume also contains a critical introduction, commentary on difficult passages, stage directions, and glossaries of mythical and geographical terms.

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Bernard Knox, The New York Times Book Review describes this version as "daring and experimental....An arresting reassessment of an acclaimed masterpiece."

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780195054934

Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 March 1989

Country: United States

Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc

Contributors:

  • Translated by Stephen Berg
  • Translated by Diskin Clay

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 128

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Series: Greek Tragedy in New Translations Sophocles

About the Author

Stephen Berg is a founder and co-editor of the American Poetry Review and the author of several volumes of poetry, including The Daughters, Grief, Akmatova at the Black Gates, and In It. Diskin Clay, Professor of Classics at Johns Hopkins University, is the author of numerous articles, translations, and reviews in classical journals.

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