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Presents a retelling of Sophocles' tragic drama about the downfall of Oedipus.
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Gr. 7-10. This retelling begins with Oedipus' perceptive answer to the Sphinx's riddle and his entry into Thebes, and ends with the blind Oedipus stumbling away from the city. A narrator, whose words appear in crimson, introduces the story and provides background, but most of the text is dialogue, adapted from the play. Although condensed, the foreshadowing and sense of doom make it a riveting story. The essential elements of the tale are here, related in stately language. The book, which is totally handmade, is as elegant as the retelling. Silk-screened illustrations, inspired by ancient Greek art, portray dramatic moments in the story. This dignified condensation makes the story more accessible for students and supplements mythology and ancient civilizations collections. Linda Perkins
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Roy, Indrapramit (illustrator). Presents a retelling of the classic Greek tragedy of Oedipus, who unknowingly murdered his father and married his mother and then puts out his own eyes when he discovers the truth. Former library book. Boards are moderate to severely edgeworn. Shows more than the usual amount of shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 123777723
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Sophocles' Oedipus the King (Greek Tragedies Retold)
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Oxford University Press, 2004
ISBN 10: 0892367644
ISBN 13: 9780892367641
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Roy, Indrapramit (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_452892488
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Sophocles' Oedipus the King (Greek Tragedies Retold)
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ISBN 10: 0892367644
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Roy, Indrapramit (illustrator). Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.05. Seller Inventory # G0892367644I5N10