Sophocles: Oedipus Tyrannus

by Fiona Macintosh

Book Overview

Sophocles' Oedipus Tyrannus (or Oedipus Rex) has exerted more influence than any other drama, ancient or modern, on the history of theatre, and this influence has extended far beyond the boundaries of the western theatrical tradition to include African and Oriental theatre histories as well. This volume traces Sophocles' paradigmatic ancient tragedy from its first appearance on the stage in the fifth century BC to present day productions. The afterlife...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521497825
• ISBN13: 9780521497824
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.4"