Oedipus the King (Enriched Classics) - Softcover

Sophocles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1416500332 ISBN 13: 9781416500339

Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment, 2005

Synopsis

Enduring Literature Illuminated by Practical Scholarship One noble family's descent into madness, mayhem, and murder -- the first play in Sophocles' great Theban trilogy. This Enriched Classic Edition includes: A concise introduction that gives readers important background information Timelines of significant events in Greek history and theater that provide the book's historical context An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations Detailed explanatory notes Critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential. Series edited by Cynthia Brantley Johnson

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Paperback. Pub Date :2005-07-18 Pages: 176 Language: English Publisher: Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers Enduring Literature Illuminated by Practical ScholarshipOne noble familys descent into madness. mayhem. and murder - the first play in Sophocles great Theban trilogy . This Enriched Classic Edition includes: * A concise introduction that gives readers important background information * Timelines of significant events in Greek history and theater that provide the books historical context * An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations * Detailed explanatory notes * Critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work * Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction * A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the readers experienceEnriched Classics offer readers affordable editions ...

Review:

A great work of world literature has at last become a great poem in English. Mulroy s translation is far superior to other available English verse translations. Robert J. Rabel, editor of Approaches to Homer, Ancient and Modern" A great work of world literature has at last become a great poem in English. Mulroy s translation is far superior to other available English verse translations. Robert J. Rabel, editor of "Approaches to Homer, Ancient and Modern"" "A great work of world literature has at last become a great poem in English. Mulroy's translation is far superior to other available English verse translations."--Robert J. Rabel, editor of "Approaches to Homer, Ancient and Modern"

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1416500332
• ISBN 13: 9781416500339
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 144