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The Oedipus Cycle

A New Translation
By Sophocles
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The Oedipus Cycle presents three of Sophocles's renowned plays—Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Kolonos, and Antigone. These tragedies focus on the royal family of Thebes, whose pursuit of greatness brings about their own downfall. The plays explore profound themes such as fate versus free will, destiny and responsibility, and the complex nature of honour and hubris.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers interested in classic literature, ancient Greek drama, and those who appreciate thoughtful explorations of moral and philosophical questions. Suitable for students, scholars, and lovers of timeless theatrical works.

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Sophocles' immortal Oedipus plays personify both the cosmic and the all-too-human forces that wreak emotional and physical mayhem upon the lives of a stricken royal family. This title presents a translation of the entire "Oedipus Cycle".

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Award-winning poet and playwright Robert Bagg offers a set of exciting and authentic new translations of Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Kolonos, and Antigone—together known as The Oedipus Cycle.

One of the unquestionable acmes of world literature, Sophocles's immortal series of plays centres upon the royal family of Thebes, whose struggles for nobility and greatness lead paradoxically to their own tragic downfalls.

Portraying humankind at its worst and most fallible even while exploring the heights of virtue and honour, the plays shine a searing light upon questions of fate and free will, destiny and responsibility, hubris and humility, honour and obligation, and more.

Robert Bagg's timely translations allow the power and depth of Sophocles's masterpieces to shine through clearly to readers today.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062119995

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 March 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperPerennial

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 336g

Pages: 448

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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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