The Oedipus Rex Of Sophocles

The Oedipus Rex Of Sophocles Chiefly According To The Text Of Brunck (1829)

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The Oedipus Rex of Sophocles: Chiefly According to the Text of Brunck (1829) is a book that contains the famous Greek tragedy, Oedipus Rex, written by Sophocles. The text of the play is based primarily on the edition of Brunck, a renowned classical scholar of the early 19th century. The play tells the story of Oedipus, a king who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother, leading to disastrous consequences for himself and his kingdom. The book includes an introduction providing background information on the play, its historical context, and its significance in Greek literature. It also includes footnotes and annotations that help to clarify the text and provide additional context for readers. This edition is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in ancient Greek literature and drama.With Critical, Philological, And Explanatory Notes, Illustrations Of Peculiar Idioms, And Examination Questions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781165617081
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
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Language: English
Number of pages: 116
Weight: 345g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 11mm