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The Oedipus Trilogy: In Plain and Simple English
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781477408759
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: May 4 2012
Pages: 290
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.61 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
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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