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Oedipus the King - (Plays for Performance) by Sophocles (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Oedipus the King - (Plays for Performance) by Sophocles (Paperback)

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  • The tragedy of Oedipus, who unknowingly slays his father and marries his mother, is one of the mythical cornerstones of Western civilization.
  • About the Author: The Plays for Performance series is edited by Nicholas Rudall, former artistic director of the Court Theatre at the University of Chicago where he is professor of classics, and Bernard Sahlins, founder and director of the Second City.
  • 64 Pages
  • Drama, Ancient & Classical
  • Series Name: Plays for Performance

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The tragedy of Oedipus, who unknowingly slays his father and marries his mother, is one of the mythical cornerstones of Western civilization. Plays for Performance Series.



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The tragedy of Oedipus, who unknowingly slays his father and marries his mother, is one of the mythical cornerstones of Western civilization. Nicholas Rudall's new translation remains true to Sophocles original text while fashioning a language of grace and power, with contemporary players and theatergoers in mind.



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The Plays for Performance series is edited by Nicholas Rudall, former artistic director of the Court Theatre at the University of Chicago where he is professor of classics, and Bernard Sahlins, founder and director of the Second City. They both live in Chicago, Illinois.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .2 Inches (D)
Weight: .2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 64
Genre: Drama
Sub-Genre: Ancient & Classical
Series Title: Plays for Performance
Publisher: Ivan R. Dee Publisher
Format: Paperback
Author: Sophocles
Language: English
Street Date: August 29, 2000
TCIN: 1011985014
UPC: 9781566633086
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-3598
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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