![]() The Theban Plays: Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus and Antigone (Thrift Edition) $3.50 The stirring tale of a legendary royal family's fall and ultimate redemption, the Theban trilogy endures as the crowning achievement of Greek drama. Sophocles' 3-play cycle, chronicling Oedipus's search for the truth and its tragic results, remains essential reading for English and classical studies majors as well as for all students of Western civilization. ![]() Oedipus the King ( Oedipus Rex ) $4.99 I purchased this title because the cost of the book was low and I have read it before. Although I didn't notice the other reviews of this book, saying there were errors, I got this book and it it didn't have any missing pages or paragraphs. I would recommend this title because of the high quality and low price. ![]() Oedipus Rex (Oedipus the King) $5.99 The first drama in the Oedipus Trilogy, "Oedipus Rex", is the tragic tale of Oedipus who has accidentally killed his father and married his mother. One of the most widely read of all Greek tragedies, "Oedipus Rex", stands as one of not only the greatest dramas from classical antiquity but as one of the greatest dramas of all time. Its influence on literature and theatre cannot be overstated and it is as compelling today as when it was first performed. ![]() Stravinsky - Oedipus Rex $29.98 The fake heads hovering over the real heads did not work for me -- especially when the camera zoomed onto a real head, partially made-up to look like the costumed body below the fake head. Creon in particular was ludicrous. In general, I felt that the staging fought for attention with the music instead of supporting the music. And here's a minor point. Repeated phrases frequently went unsubtitled. This was unsettling. Overall, a nice try. I was hoping for better from the director of the Titus Andronicus movie. |
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