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Oedipus Kolonos PB
Paperback
ISBN13: 9780062132109
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Published: Aug 7 2012
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.50 Width: 5.20 Depth: 7.90
Language: English
Among the most celebrated plays of ancient Athens, Oedipus at Kolonos 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.
The final chapter of the Oedipus cycle, Oedipus at Kolonos continues the story of Thebes's tragic, now-blinded hero in the last days of his life, as he attempts to answer for his shocking crimes of incest and patricide, and seeks forgiveness before his impending death. This classic Greek tragedy from Sophocles is vibrant and alive for a new generation.
How does a man answer for an unforgivable past and find peace at the end of his life?
- A Foundational Work of Greek Tragedy: Witness the final play from Sophocles, a master playwright of ancient Athens, as the now-blinded Oedipus confronts his legacy in the last days of his life.
- Accessible and Poetic Translation: Experience the timeless power of the original text through a vivid, modern translation by award-winning poet Robert Bagg, designed for a new generation of readers.
- Themes of Fate and Forgiveness: Explore the profound questions of guilt, exile, and justice as Oedipus seeks a final resting place and answers for the crimes of patricide and incest that defined his life.
- Comprehensive Scholarly Resources: Delve deeper into the world of ancient Greek theater with an insightful introduction, play notes, and a list of works cited to enrich your understanding.
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