Bibliograph

Oedipus the King, Sophocles ; supplementary material written by Frederic Will ; series edited by Cynthia Brantley Johnson ; translated by Bernard Knox

Type

Label

Oedipus the King, Sophocles ; supplementary material written by Frederic Will ; series edited by Cynthia Brantley Johnson ; translated by Bernard Knox

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

maps

Index

no index present

Intended audience

1010L, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Oedipus the King

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Sophocles ; supplementary material written by Frederic Will ; series edited by Cynthia Brantley Johnson ; translated by Bernard Knox

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, UG, 5.6, 2, 43295

Summary

A noble family's descent into madness, mayhem, and murder - the first play in Sophocles' great Theban trilogy. This edition includes: a concise introduction that gives readers important background information; timelines of significant events in Greek history and theater that provide the book's historical context; an outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations; detailed explanatory notes; and, critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work

Target audience

adult

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