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Author:   David Kovacs (Hugh H. Obear Professor of Classics (Emeritus), Hugh H. Obear Professor of Classics (Emeritus), University of Virginia)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.230kg
ISBN:  

9780198854838

ISBN 10:   0198854838
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   23 April 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Sophocles and the great age of Athenian tragedy 1a. What we know of Sophocles' life 1b. How to avoid turning Sophocles into the wrong kind of classic 2. The conditions of tragic performance in the fifth century BC 3. The divine dimension: on not misunderstanding Sophocles' Oedipus the King 3a. The role of Apollo in what happens before the play opens 3b. Apollo at work within the play 3c. Some general considerations in favour of an active Apollo 3d. How much pure coincidence is there in Oedipus the Kinga 3e. What was Apollo's reason for ruining Oedipusa 3f. Justifying the ways of God to man 4. A further source of confusion: Sophocles' manipulation of the plot 5. The ending 5a. The scene with the daughters 5b. Why is Oedipus made to re-enter the palacea 6. The translation: its aims and methods 7. The Greek text: departures from Lloyd-Jones and Wilson, Sophoclis Fabulae (second impression, Oxford 1992) Works cited OEDIPUS THE KING, a verse translation Notes to the translation Endmatter Suggestions for further reading Index

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Kovacs, as is evident from his self-citation, focuses heavily on the religious context to Oedipus. The use of the introduction to lay out important background for novice readers, while simultaneously reflecting recent developments in scholarship is another elegant characteristic... * Cressida Ryan, Classical Review * Kovacs' lively verse translation, with introduction and notes, of this seminal play, will be of value to students and lay readers alike. * Michael Halleran, William & Mary, Bryn Mawr Classical Review *

Kovacs' lively verse translation, with introduction and notes, of this seminal play, will be of value to students and lay readers alike. * Michael Halleran, William & Mary, Bryn Mawr Classical Review *

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After receiving his doctorate from Harvard University in 1976, David Kovacs joined the classics faculty at the University of Virginia, where he taught Greek and Latin language and literature for forty years.

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