Translated and edited by Peter D. Arnott, this classic and highly popular edition contains two essential plays in the development of Greek tragedy- Oedipus the King and Antigone -for performance and study. The editor's introduction contains a brief biography of the playwright and a description of Greek theater. Also included are a list of principal dates in the life of Sophocles and a bibliography.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0882950940
ISBN-13
9780882950945
eBay Product ID (ePID)
443031
Product Key Features
Author
Sophocles
Publication Name
Oedipus the King and Antigone
Format
Perfect
Language
English
Publication Year
1960
Series
Crofts Classics Ser.
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
120 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
7.4in
Item Height
0.2in
Item Width
4.9in
Item Weight
4.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Series Volume Number
4
Lc Classification Number
Pa4414.A2a7 1987
Grade from
Tenth Grade
Grade to
Twelfth Grade
Table of Content
B.C. 495: Birth of Sophocles 480: Chosen to lead the chorus celebrating the Greet victory over Persia at Salamis 468: Production of the lost Triptolemus; defeats Aeschylus in the dramatic festival ?: Production of Antigone 440: Appointed general, serves on expedition against the island of Samos ?: Production of The Women of Trachis 431: Outbreak of war between Athens and Sparta ?429: Production of Oedipus the King ?: Production of Electra 409: Production of Philoctetes 406: Death of Sophocles 401: Posthumous production of Oedipus at Colonus
Copyright Date
1960
Topic
European / General, History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical