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9781477408759: The Oedipus Trilogy: In Plain and Simple English
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ISBN 10 : 1477408754 ISBN 13 : 9781477408759
Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

Synopsis

Sophocles was the Aaron Spelling of the ancient Greek world—his stories were filled with drama, betrayal, family secrets, and shocking twists worthy of a modern soap opera. Yet centuries of archaic translations have made his unforgettable characters—Oedipus, Antigone, Creon—feel distant and difficult to understand.

This edition brings the fire and tension of these plays back to life in clear, modern English. With side-by-side presentation of the original text and a plain, simple retelling, readers can finally see why these tragedies have remained powerful for more than two thousand years.

Inside you’ll find the complete Oedipus Trilogy:

  • Oedipus the King — the haunting story of a man fated to uncover the truth about himself.

  • Oedipus at Colonus — a moving portrait of redemption and legacy.

  • Antigone — one of literature’s greatest struggles between conscience and law.

Whether you’re a student exploring Greek drama for the first time or a reader rediscovering these timeless works, this edition makes Sophocles’ emotional world accessible and engaging without losing its depth or beauty. The tragedies of Thebes come alive again—with all their heartbreak, humanity, and enduring insight—through the BookCaps modern translation series.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Sophocles was the Aaron Spelling of ancient Greek world--his plays had all the makings of a modern soap! But archaic translations of his ancient work make it almost impossible to see any of the Melrose Place-like plots! BookCaps can help readers who have struggled in the past with Sophocles classic plays with this modern retelling. This book contains all the plays in Sophocles Oedipus Trilogy (Oedipus the King, Oedipus At Colonus, and Antigone) These plays are also available individually. The original text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of both text. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.

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Éditeur
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1477408754
ISBN 13 
9781477408759
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
288
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