greek drama (tragedy)

Presents Dudley Fitts and Robert Fitzgerald's translation of ancient Greek dramatist Sophocles' three Oedipus tragedies--"Oedipus Rex, " "Oedipus at Colonus, " and "Antigone"--and includes an index of names.

Sophocles' play of a king prophesied to kill his father and marry his mother is here presented in a translation designed to be used on stage.

Presents the text of the play by Sophocles in which a king prophesied to kill his father and marry his mother, and includes background information, time line of events, explanatory notes, and a list of recommended related books.

After being banished from Thebes, Oedipus finds refuge in the sacred olive grove at Colonus while his two sons struggle to gain control of Thebes.

Contains a collection of three plays by the Greek philosopher and writer, Sophocles, that examines mankind's struggle against fate, and includes "King Oedipus", "Oedipus at Colonus", and "Antigone". Includes introduction and notes.

Includes a brief biography of Sophocles, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and an index of themes and ideas.

Presents Robert Bagg's translation of ancient Greek dramatist Sophocles' three Oedipus tragedies--"Oedipus the King," "Oedipus at Kolonus," and "Antigone.".