Aristotle called "Oedipus The King," the second-written of the three Theban plays written by Sophocles, the masterpiece of the whole of Greek theater. Today, nearly 2,500 years after Sophocles wrote, scholars and audiences still consider it one of the most powerful dramatic works ever made. Freud sure did. The three plays--"Antigone," "Oedipus the King," and "Oedipus at Colonus"--Are not strictly a trilogy, but all are based on the Theban myths that were old even in Sophocles' time. This particular edition was rendered by Robert Fagles, perhaps the best translator of the Greek classics into English
Robert Fagles Books
Robert Fagles was renowned for his vibrant and dynamic translations of classic Greek works. His approach to ancient Greek poetry and drama, characterized by contemporary phrasing and sensitivity, brought these timeless narratives to new audiences. Fagles' renderings are prized for their fidelity to the original texts while capturing the spirit and energy of the source material. Through his work, he significantly enriched modern engagement with classical literature.
This long-awaited new edition is designed to bring the book into the 21st century--while leaving the poem as firmly rooted in ancient Greece as ever. Lattimore's elegant, fluent verses--with their memorably phrased heroic epithets and remarkable fidelity to the Greek--remain unchanged, but classicist Martin has added a wealth of supplementary materials designed to aid new generations of readers.
The Odyssey
- 488 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Describes the adventures of Odysseus, Greek warrior, as he strives to return to his home island of Ithaca after the Trojan War. This poem also describes his endurance, his love for his wife and son.
The tragedy of Oedipus' daughter - a wise, fearless heroine who shuns society's laws - from the master Greek dramatist.