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Exploring the enduring impact of the Oedipus legend, the book examines its diverse interpretations and adaptations across various cultures. Edmunds highlights over seventy works that illustrate how the legend has evolved from its Greek origins to resonate in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The text delves into the reasons behind the legend's universal appeal and its role as a medium for both personal and cultural expression, showcasing how playwrights continually reinterpret this classic narrative in the context of their own literary histories.
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Oedipus, Lowell Edmunds
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Oedipus
- Subtitle
- The Ancient Legend and Its Later Analogues
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lowell Edmunds
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 270
- ISBN13
- 9781421437187
- Series
- Description
- Exploring the enduring impact of the Oedipus legend, the book examines its diverse interpretations and adaptations across various cultures. Edmunds highlights over seventy works that illustrate how the legend has evolved from its Greek origins to resonate in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The text delves into the reasons behind the legend's universal appeal and its role as a medium for both personal and cultural expression, showcasing how playwrights continually reinterpret this classic narrative in the context of their own literary histories.