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This original and distinctive verse translation of four of Sophocles' plays conveys the vitality of his poetry and the vigour of the plays as performed showpieces, encouraging the reader to relish the sound of the spoken verse and the potential for song within the lyrics.

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Rendered with uncanny clarity and intrinsic energy, the translation shows great patience, ingenuity, and learning in the capturing of the Greek original. It is lucid, smooth, elegant, and musical, captivating readers instantly. Choice deeply rewarding version ... It outshines all the other versions that I have to hand and (I would guess) those that I don't. Malcolm Heath, Greece and Rome

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OEDIPUS THE KING; AIAS; PHILOCTETES; OEDIPUS AT COLONUS

Oedipus the King and Other Tragedies

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    A Paperback / softback by Sophocles, Oliver Taplin

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      Publisher: Oxford University Press
      Publication Date: 10/03/2016
      ISBN13: 9780192806857, 978-0192806857
      ISBN10: 0192806858
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      Poetry ELT & Literary Studies Literary studies: ancient, classical Literary studies: plays and playwrights

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This original and distinctive verse translation of four of Sophocles' plays conveys the vitality of his poetry and the vigour of the plays as performed showpieces, encouraging the reader to relish the sound of the spoken verse and the potential for song within the lyrics.

      Trade Review
      Rendered with uncanny clarity and intrinsic energy, the translation shows great patience, ingenuity, and learning in the capturing of the Greek original. It is lucid, smooth, elegant, and musical, captivating readers instantly. Choice deeply rewarding version ... It outshines all the other versions that I have to hand and (I would guess) those that I don't. Malcolm Heath, Greece and Rome

      Table of Contents
      OEDIPUS THE KING; AIAS; PHILOCTETES; OEDIPUS AT COLONUS

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