Oedipus Tyrannos: A Norton Critical Edition by Sophocles (English) Paperback Boo

Description: Oedipus Tyrannos by Sophocles, Emily Wilson Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Emily Wilsons superb translation of Sophocles best-known play, accompanied by her engaging introduction, translators note, and explanatory footnotes. Comparative ancient sources that provide insight into the many different approaches to the Oedipus myth, inviting readers to see what is distinctive about Sophocles approach. These nine sources are followed by the final scene of Rita Doves modern verse tragedy, The Darker Face of the Earth, which follows closely the plot of Oedipus Tyrannos. Critical essays by Froma I. Zeitlin, Edith Hall, Eric Dugdale, Kirk Ormand, Joshua D. Sosin, Martha C. Nussbaum, Michael Andrew Kicey, and Teresa M. Danze, focusing on the plays central themes. A chronology of Sophocles life and work and suggestions for further reading. About the Series Read by more than 12 million students over fifty-five years, Norton Critical Editions set the standard for apparatus that is right for undergraduate readers. The three-part format-annotated text, contexts, and criticism-helps students to better understand, analyze, and appreciate the literature, while opening a wide range of teaching possibilities for instructors. Whether in print or in digital format, Norton Critical Editions provide all the resources students need. "For the enjoyment and appreciation of Sophocles most celebrated tragedy, one can do no better. Complemented by a curated selection of comparative sources and highlights of modern scholarly insights, this timely edition presents the Oedipus Tyrannos in context and gives us a poem that speaks powerfully to our time." -Bill Beck, Indiana University "The Norton Critical Edition of Sophocles Oedipus Tyrannos offers an ideal introduction to the most famous and influential of all Greek tragedies. Emily Wilsons translation is fluid and compelling, and the surrounding materials present a wealth of information and insight suited both to new and more experienced readers." -Joshua Billings, Princeton University "Oedipus Tyrannos is the first Greek play many readers encounter, and this version is their ideal gateway. Emily Wilsons verse line is effortlessly graceful, whether in taut, tense dialogue exchanges or in the lyrical choral odes. The notes she supplies are a banquet on which both newcomers and scholars will feast, and her selection of comparative and critical texts makes a wonderfully rich dessert course." -James Romm, Rowan University Author Biography Emily Wilson is a professor of classical studies at the University of Pennsylvania. She has been named a Fellow of the American Academy in Rome in Renaissance and early modern studies, a MacArthur Fellow, and a Guggenheim Fellow. In addition to Homers Iliad and Odyssey, she has also published translations of Sophocles, Euripides, and Seneca. She lives in Philadelphia. Emily Wilson is a professor of classical studies at the University of Pennsylvania. She has been named a Fellow of the American Academy in Rome in Renaissance and early modern studies, a MacArthur Fellow, and a Guggenheim Fellow. In addition to Homers Iliad and Odyssey, she has also published translations of Sophocles, Euripides, and Seneca. She lives in Philadelphia. Details ISBN 0393655148 ISBN-13 9780393655148 Title Oedipus Tyrannos Author Sophocles, Emily Wilson Format Paperback Year 2021 Pages 208 Publisher WW Norton & Co GE_Item_ID:161729455; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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