Three tragedies oedipus the king, oedipus at colonus. Oedipus the king text fagles translation hcc learning web. Sophocles oedipus the king has often inspired concurrent. Focus a terrible plague has struck the city of thebes. Sophocles, oedipus the king modern greek text, pdf. In 71 it had just finished suppressing the threeyearlong revolt of the slaves in. By sophocles citystate of athens, presentday greece. Oedipus the king text fagles translation to print or download this file, click the link below. September 11, 1933 march 26, 2008 was an american professor, poet, and academic, best known for his many translations of ancient greek. The priests of the city seek help from oedipus, their king. The play was the second of sophocles three theban plays to be produced, but its.
Watling and robert fagles, helped each in its own way in the reception and appreciation of this greek tragedy from the british and american target systems. The penguin editions of sophocles oedipus the king. As you read, look for details that help you form impressions of oedipus as a leader. Plot summaries and analysis of sophocles play oedipus rex. Plants, animals, and people are dying in great numbers.
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