ROBERT BAGG - The Oedipus Plays of SophoclesAmherst: University of Massachusetts Press, 2004. Soft cover. 8vo. Trade softcover. Published Amherst: University of Massachusetts Press, 2004. 8vo. wrappers, xiii+269pp. This book presents faithful translations of Sophocles\' three Oedipus plays ( Oedipus the King , Oedipus at Kolonos and Antigone ) which made plain the vulnerability of every man to the will of the gods. Each play is introduced with a discussion of Sophocles\' tragic themes and devices while the main introduction contrasts the content and style of the tragedies with the lucky life of their dramatist who lived until the age of 91. The notes for each play can be found at the end of the book. Minor bump top corner last few pages, else very good plus, clean, tight, unmarked.. Very Good Plus . USD 25.00 [Appr.: EURO 21.75 | £UK 19.25 | JP¥ 3855] Book number 8269is offered by:
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