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OverviewDescribed as the Mona Lisa of literature and the world's first detective story, Sophocles' Oedipus the King is a major text from the ancient Greek world and an iconic work of world literature. Aristotle's favourite play, lauded by him as the exemplary Athenian tragedy, Oedipus the King has retained its power both on and off the stage. Before Freud's famous interpretation of the play - an appropriation, some might say - Hölderlin and Nietzsche recognised its unique qualities. Its literary worth is undiminished, philosophers revel in its probing into issues of freedom and necessity and Lacan has ensured its vital significance for post-Freudian psychoanalysis. This Reader's Guide begins with Oedipus as a figure from Greek mythology before focusing on fifth-century Athenian tragedy and the meaning of the drama as it develops scene by scene on the stage. The book covers the afterlife of the play in depth and provides a comprehensive guide to further reading for students. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sean Sheehan (Independent Scholar, UK)Publisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation Imprint: Continuum Publishing Corporation Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.384kg ISBN: 9781441107992ISBN 10: 1441107991 Pages: 184 Publication Date: 10 May 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of Contents1. Contexts \ 2. Form, Language and Style \ 3. Overview of Themes \ 4. Reading Oedipus \ 5. Critical Reception and Publishing History \ 6. Adaptation, Interpretation and Influence \ 7. Guide to Further Reading \ Bibliography \ IndexReviewsAuthor InformationSeán Sheehan has taught in London and Singapore and is now a full-time writer. He has written a number of books including Joyce's 'Ulysses': A Reader's Guide (2009) and Žižek: A Guide for the Perplexed (2012). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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