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The tragedy of Oedipus, who unknowingly slays his father and marries his mother, is one of the mythical cornerstones of Western civilization. Nicholas Rudall's new translation remains true to Sophocles original text while fashioning a language of grace and power, with contemporary players and theatergoers in mind.

Oedipus the King

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    A Paperback / softback by Sophocles, Nicholas Rudall

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      Publisher Ivan R Dee, Inc
      Published 29 August 2000
      ISBN-13 9781566633086
      978-1566633086
      ISBN-10 1566633087

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      Book Synopsis
      The tragedy of Oedipus, who unknowingly slays his father and marries his mother, is one of the mythical cornerstones of Western civilization. Nicholas Rudall's new translation remains true to Sophocles original text while fashioning a language of grace and power, with contemporary players and theatergoers in mind.

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