Oedipus Cycle of Sophocles

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English versions of Sophocles’ three great tragedies based on the myth of Oedipus, translated for a modern audience by two gifted poets. Index.

The verse renderings of Oedipus Rex and Antigone are by Fitts and Fitzgerald; Oedipus at Colonus is by Fitzgerald.

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Overview

English versions of Sophocles’ three great tragedies based on the myth of Oedipus, translated for a modern audience by two gifted poets. Index.

The verse renderings of Oedipus Rex and Antigone are by Fitts and Fitzgerald; Oedipus at Colonus is by Fitzgerald.

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780156027649
  • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
  • Publication date: 9/11/2002
  • Pages: 272
  • Sales rank: 55,898
  • Product dimensions: 7.80 (w) x 5.28 (h) x 0.79 (d)

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Dudley Fitts (1903-1968), a renowned poet, critic and translator, authored and translated over 20 books. One of the preeminent twentieth century scholars of Greek literature, his English translations of the ancient Greek classics are much praised for their accessibility and their appeal to contemporary readers.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 1, 2003

    The Oedipus Cycles of Sophocles

    The Oedipus Cycles of Sophocles are a great collection of three tragedies. Unlike the usual playwrite studied in school and abroad, Shakespeare, Sophocles is better in all aspects. If you are looking for a great play or plays to read, definately do not look over this collection of plays. Simple to read and understand. Very enjoyable, unlike the convoluted plays of Shakespeare, Sophocles' plays are straight-forward and simple. Not to say that Shakespeare is too difficult, but these plays are remarkable and hard to put down! (17 year old high school student)

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