{"product_id":"oedipus-the-king-and-other-tragedies-oedipus-the-king-aias-philoctetes-oedipus-at-colonus-9780192806857","title":"Oedipus the King and Other Tragedies: Oedipus the King, Aias, Philoctetes, Oedipus at Colonus","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Sophocles\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Ancient \u0026amp; Classical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOedipus the King * Aias * Philoctetes * Oedipus at Colonus\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSophocles stands as one of the greatest dramatists of all time, and one of the most influential on artists and thinkers over the centuries. In these four tragedies he portrays the extremes of human suffering and emotion, turning the heroic myths into supreme works of poetry and dramatic action. \u003cem\u003eOedipus the King\u003c\/em\u003e follows Oedipus, the 'man of sorrow', who has unwittingly chosen to enact his prophesied course by murdering his father and marrying his mother. In \u003cem\u003eAias\u003c\/em\u003e, the great warrior confronts the harrowing humiliation inflicted upon him, while\u003cem\u003e Philoctetes\u003c\/em\u003e sees a once-noble hero nursing his resentment after ten years of marooned isolation. In \u003cem\u003eOedipus at Colonus\u003c\/em\u003e the blind Oedipus, who has wandered far and wide as a beggar, finally meets his mysterious death. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese original and distinctive verse translations convey the vitality of Sophocles' poetry and the vigour of the plays in performance. Each play is accompanied by an introduction and substantial notes on topographical and mythical references and interpretation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/strong\u003e For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45031913259159,"sku":"9780192806857","price":280.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780192806857.webp?v=1767945491","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/oedipus-the-king-and-other-tragedies-oedipus-the-king-aias-philoctetes-oedipus-at-colonus-9780192806857","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}