Sophocles: Oedipus Tyrannus

Erscheinungsjahr 2003
ISBN: 978-0-521-01072-6
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 128 Seiten, Format (B × H): 130 mm x 198 mm, Gewicht: 144 g

Reihe: Cambridge Translations from Greek Drama

Treating ancient plays as living drama. Classical Greek drama is brought vividly to life in this series of new translations. Students are encouraged to engage with the text through detailed commentaries, including suggestions for discussion and analysis. In addition, numerous practical questions stimulate ideas on staging and encourage students to explore the play's dramatic qualities. Oedipus Tyrannus is suitable for students of both Classical Civilisation and Drama. Useful features include full synopsis of the play, commentary alongside translation for easy reference and a comprehensive introduction to the Greek Theatre. Oedipus Tyrannus is aimed primarily at A-level and undergraduate students in the UK, and college students in North America.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sophocles

Weitere Mitwirkende

Affleck, Judith

McAuslan, Ian

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Klassische Literaturwissenschaft Klassische Griechische & Byzantinische Literatur
• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Literatur: Editionen, Kritische Editionen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface; Background to the story; Genealogical table; Map of ancient Greece; List of characters; Oedipus Tyrannus: translation and commentary; Synopsis of the play; Guide to pronunciation of names; Introduction to the Greek theatre; Time line; Index.