Oedipus tyrannus / Sophocles ; translated, with introduction and notes by Peter Meineck and Paul Woodruff.

Peter Meineck and Paul Woodruff's collaboration on this new translation combines the strengths that have recently distinguished both as translators of Greek tragedy: expert knowledge of the Greek and of the needs of the teaching classicist, intimate knowledge of theatre, and an excellent ear fo...

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Main Author: Sophocles (Author)
Other Authors: Meineck, Peter, 1967- (Translator), Woodruff, Paul, 1943- (Translator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Ancient Greek
Published: Indianapolis, IN ; Cambridge : Hackett Publishing Company, Inc., [2000]
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Uniform Title:Oedipus Rex.
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Summary:Peter Meineck and Paul Woodruff's collaboration on this new translation combines the strengths that have recently distinguished both as translators of Greek tragedy: expert knowledge of the Greek and of the needs of the teaching classicist, intimate knowledge of theatre, and an excellent ear for the spoken word. Their Oedipus Tyrannus features foot-of-the-page notes, an Introduction, stage directions and a translation characterized by its clarity, accuracy, and power.
Physical Description:xxxiv, 67 pages ; 22 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 65-67).
ISBN:0872204928
9780872204928
0872204936
9780872204935