Notes On The Oedipus Tyrannus Of Sophocles (1862)

By William Basil Jones

Book Overview

""Notes on the Oedipus Tyrannus of Sophocles"" is a book written by William Basil Jones in 1862. The book is a detailed analysis of the Greek tragedy ""Oedipus Tyrannus"" by Sophocles. Jones provides a comprehensive examination of the play's themes, characters, and plot, and offers insights into the historical and cultural context in which the play was written. The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the play, such as the role of fate, the character of Oedipus, and the symbolism of the Sphinx. Jones also includes a detailed commentary on the text of the play, highlighting important passages and explaining their significance. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Greek tragedy, literary analysis, or the works of Sophocles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167039726
• ISBN13: 9781167039720
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"