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Oedipus the King (Enriched Classics) Mass Market Paperback – Special Edition, July 1, 2005

by Sophocles (Author), Bernard Knox (Translator, Introduction)
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The famed Athenian tragedy in which Oedipus’s own faults contribute to his tragic downfall.

A great masterpiece on which Aristotle based his aesthetic theory of drama in the Poetics and from which Freud derived the Oedipus complex, King Oedipus puts out a sentence on the unknown murderer of his father Laius. By a gradual unfolding of incidents, Oedipus learns that he was the assassin and that Jocasta, his wife, is also his mother.

This Enriched Classic Edition includes:
-A concise introduction that gives readers important background information
-Timelines of significant events in Greek history and theater that provide the book’s historical context
-An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations
-Detailed explanatory notes
-Critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work
-Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction
-A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader’s experience

Enriched Classics offers readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.

Series edited by Cynthia Brantley Johnson
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  1. Print length
    144 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Simon & Schuster
  4. Publication date
    July 1, 2005
  5. Dimensions
    4.19 x 0.5 x 6.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1416500332
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1416500339
  8. Lexile measure
    NP1110L
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Sophocles is one of three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays have survived. Sophocles wrote over 120 plays, but only seven have survived in a complete form: Ajax, Antigone, Women of Trachis, Oedipus Rex, Electra, Philoctetes, and Oedipus at Colonus.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster; Enriched Classic edition (July 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1416500332
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416500339
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NP1110L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.72 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.19 x 0.5 x 6.75 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hasn't Changed in a Bit in Centuries
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This edition of Sophocles' "Oedipus the King" is very reliable. Not only does it exemplify Aristotle's "Poetics," but it can also help to explain Freytag's plot model. For young students just beginning to explore Greek Tragedy, this is the edition that leaves nothing out, and yet is easy to follow.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2022
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I had to get this book for a class and it was very Interesting.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Required reading
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2011
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My son is in the 11th grade. He had 3 books that were required reading and this was one of them. I feel the choices were good ones, and here I could get them all in one place, as I did look at a couple of bookstores while I was brousing and they didn't have them. I hope to make this easier in the future, getting my son a kindle for Christmas (I hope.)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2020
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Short read, very entertaining what a classic.
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Angela Caballero
5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and easy to read
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2014
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I was looking for a much easier and more modern translation of this play, and this book definitely exceeded those expectations. I bought this on my Kindle, but just in case, I also had an older translation of the play, which was definitely difficult to understand vs this one. I recommend this one so much, very easy to understand!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent condition and speedy arrival
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I am always a little concerned that things might be too good to be true, however in this case, the price was not indicative of "getting what you paid for" but far exceeded my expectations. The book was in excellent condition, the price unbelievably good, and the delivery was much faster than I expected. Needed for the beginning of the semester and was surprised to actually receive it in time. Thank you!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing wrong with the classic! Poor binding!
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2023
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Several students will similar copies from the same publisher has had the pages fall out of the binding within the first two days of lecture review.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2020
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Ordered for catholic high school class. Item ordered in great condition and ready for use.
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Homayoun
5.0 out of 5 stars Great great play
Reviewed in Canada on September 21, 2022
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It’s just such a fantastic play wow
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Shahjad Khan
5.0 out of 5 stars Good version.
Reviewed in India on August 25, 2019
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Very good translation, especially for the price. I'd recommend it to the casual reader or college students.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in Canada on January 26, 2020
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It was as expected
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Sangeeta nath
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