When Greeks gathered to watch Athenian tragedy they expected nothing less than an essentially religious experience', in which every emotion would be rung from them and they would be left weeping and wailing.
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When Greeks gathered to watch Athenian tragedy they expected nothing less than an essentially religious experience', in which every emotion would be rung from them and they would be left weeping and wailing.
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Very Good Plus. No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo. Trade softcover. Published Amherst: University of Massachusetts Press, 2004. 8vo. wrappers, xiii+269pp. This book presents faithful translations of Sophocles' three Oedipus plays ( Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Kolonos and Antigone ) which made plain the vulnerability of every man to the will of the gods. Each play is introduced with a discussion of Sophocles' tragic themes and devices while the main introduction contrasts the content and style of the tragedies with the lucky life of their dramatist who lived until the age of 91. The notes for each play can be found at the end of the book. Minor bump top corner last few pages, else very good plus, clean, tight, unmarked.
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8vo, pp. 269. Printed waps, a very good copy. Inscribed the book to poet William Jay Smith and his wife: "For Mill and Sonia ~ | I began translating Greek | plays at Amherst, with | my left hand, and now | in old age discover | how sinisterly left | handed I've become! | With admiration | for the work of | both your hands | Bob Bagg | 4 Aug 06" Wikipedia: "Robert Bagg (born 1935, New Jersey) is an American poet and translator. He has published several volumes of poetry and has authored critical studies of Sappho and Catallus. In addition to his other literary work, Bagg taught English at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (1965-1996), serving as Department Chair (1986-92)."
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
