Theban Plays by Sophocles, E. F. Watling (Translator), E. F. Watling (Introduction)
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- Pub. Date: June 1950
- 176pp
- Sales Rank: 86,940
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: June 1950
- Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
- Format: Paperback, 176pp
- Sales Rank: 86,940
- Series: Penguin Classics Series
- ISBN-13: 9780140440034
- ISBN: 0140440038
- Edition Description: Reprint
Synopsis
This volume offers the fruits of Peter Meineck and Paul Woodruff¹s dynamic collaboration on the plays of Sophocles¹ Theban cycle, presenting the translators¹ Oedipus Tyrannus (2000) along with Woodruff¹s Antigone (2001) and a muscular new Oedipus at Colonus by Meineck. Grippingly readable, all three translations combine fidelity to the Greek with concision, clarity, and powerful, hard-edged speech. Each play features foot-of-the-page notes, stage directions, and line numbers to the Greek. Woodruff¹s Introduction discusses the playwright, Athenian theatre and performance, the composition of the plays, and the plots and characters of each; it also offers thoughtful reflections on major critical interpretations of these plays.
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Good book that presented Good playsby Anonymous
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May 16, 2000: This book presented good plays, especially the play, Antigone, which was my favorite. Even though it can be hard to read, it is worth it. Antigone is a play about a greek woman,who stands up for the laws of Heaven instead of the laws of man, including King Creon, who ends up basically killing her. Antigone is very bold and stands up for her beliefs. She does not fit the Greek image of a woman because she is so bold and is independent(in whom is running her life), and her boldness leads to her downfall. Although, she does weaken up at the end, she still goes down with her same opion. These plays were very good and taught lessons that happen in even modern life situations.
The Three Best Plays of All Timeby Anonymous
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January 07, 2000: The Theban Plays are some of the most exciting plays which i have ever read. They are always interesting and you shall never get bored. Through this trilogy, you will learn many things about Greek plays, especially from one of the greatest philosophers of all time. I Highly recommend this book to all.
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