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Oedipus the King

Oedipus the King( )
Author: Sophocles,
As told to: Sheen, Michael
Full Cast Production Staff,
Series title:Playaway Young Adult Ser.
ISBN:978-1-60775-586-9
Publication Date:Jan 2009
Publisher:Findaway World, LLC
Book Format:Mixed media product
List Price:USD $40.00
Book Description:

Oedipus the King is the story of Oedipus, King of Thebes. Abandoned as a young child, Oedipus returns to Thebes, unaware of his heritage and the phrophecy surrounding his birth. The fulfillment of his destiny and of those prophecies results in grave consequences for the royal house of Thebes

Book Details
Detailed Subjects: Drama / European / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):4.6 x 7.7 x 1.2 Inches
Book Weight:0.35 Pounds
Author Biography
Sophocles (Author)
Sophocles was born around 496 B.C. in Colonus (near Athens), Greece. In 480, he was selected to lead the paean (choral chant to a god) celebrating the decisive Greek sea victory over the Persians at the Battle of Salamis. He served as a treasurer and general for Athens when it was expanding its empire and influence. He wrote approximately 123 plays including Ajax, Antigone, Oedipus Tyrannus, Trachiniae, Electra, Philoctetes, and Oedipus at Colonus. His last recorded act was to lead a chorus in public mourning for Euripides. He died in 406 B. C.

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