Oedipus the King and Other Tragedies

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Oedipus the King and Other Tragedies
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 385
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ISBN-10 : 9780192806857
ISBN-13 : 0192806858
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Book excerpt: This original and distinctive verse translation of four of Sophocles' plays conveys the vitality of his poetry and the vigour of the plays as performed showpieces, encouraging the reader to relish the sound of the spoken verse and the potential for song within the lyrics.


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