Sophocles' 'Oedipus the King' : a Reader's Guide.
Described as the Mona Lisa of literature and the worlds first detective story, Sophocles' Oedipus the King is a major text from the ancient Greek world and an iconic work of world literature. Aristotles favourite play, lauded by him as the exemplary Athenian tragedy, Oedipus the King has retain...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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London :
Continuum International Pub.,
2012.
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Colección: | Reader's Guides.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Sumario: | Described as the Mona Lisa of literature and the worlds first detective story, Sophocles' Oedipus the King is a major text from the ancient Greek world and an iconic work of world literature. Aristotles favourite play, lauded by him as the exemplary Athenian tragedy, Oedipus the King has retained its power both on and off the stage. Before Freuds famous interpretation of the play an appropriation, some might say Hlderlin and Nietzsche recognised its unique qualities. |
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Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (185 pages) |
Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9781441124906 144112490X 9781441152855 1441152857 1280578548 9781280578540 9786613608291 6613608297 9781472540119 1472540115 1441198245 9781441198242 |