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Oedipus the King

A New Translation
By Sophocles
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Oedipus the King is a classic Greek tragedy by Sophocles, telling the harrowing tale of Thebes' hero, Oedipus. As king, he seeks to save his city from plague only to uncover shocking truths about his family and fate. This vivid drama explores themes of destiny, divine intervention, and human frailty.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers interested in ancient Greek literature, classical drama, and timeless tragedies exploring human nature and fate.

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With a plague ravishing Thebes, it falls upon Oedipus, the king, to discover its cause. Yet in consulting the blind prophet Tiresias, Oedipus uncovers not only the roots of the gods' displeasure but also a dreadful secret about his own past.

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Among the most celebrated plays of ancient Athens, Oedipus the King is one of seven surviving dramas by the great Greek playwright, Sophocles, now available from Harper Perennial in a vivid and dynamic new translation by award-winning poet Robert Bagg.

Praised by Aristotle as the pinnacle of Greek drama, Oedipus the King is the ancient world's most shocking and memorable tragedy; the story of Thebes's resilient hero and his royal family brought to hellish ruin by fate, manipulation of the Olympian gods, and all-too-human weakness.

This is Sophocles, vibrant and alive, for a new generation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062132086

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 August 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperPerennial

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 136g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Translator Robert Bagg is the author of five books of poetry, including Madonna of the Cello, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award. His translations of Euripides and Sophocles have been staged in 60 productions worldwide. His projects have been supported by Prix de Rome, Guggenheim, Rockefeller, NEA, and NEH fellowships.

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