{"product_id":"oedipus-rex-an-english-version-by-dudley-fitts-and-robert-fitzgerald-1","title":"Oedipus Rex: An English Version by Dudley Fitts and Robert Fitzgerald","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\"Oedipus Rex: An English Version by Dudley Fitts and Robert Fitzgerald\" edited by Leonard F. Dean, is a masterful rendition of Sophocles' classic tragedy. This edition presents a nuanced and accessible translation, capturing the profound emotional and psychological depths of the original Greek text. Fitts and Fitzgerald's translation is celebrated for its clarity, fidelity to the original, and its poetic beauty, making the timeless themes of fate, free will, and tragic flaw resonate with modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe book includes a comprehensive introduction and background readings curated by Leonard F. Dean, providing valuable insights into the play's historical context, thematic richness, and literary significance. These readings, contributed by renowned scholars such as Martin Crowe, Harold Wilkins, and Jean Perry, delve into various aspects of the play including the punishment and intentions of Oedipus, the selfishness of his character, and its structure as a Greek tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis edition is an indispensable resource for students, educators, and enthusiasts of classical literature, offering a blend of rigorous scholarship and engaging translation. It facilitates a deeper understanding of one of the greatest tragedies ever written, making \"Oedipus Rex\" accessible to a new generation of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Selling Points:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMasterful English rendition of Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex” by Dudley Fitts and Robert Fitzgerald.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEdited by Leonard F. Dean with comprehensive background readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCelebrated for clarity, fidelity to the original, and poetic beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExplores timeless themes of fate, free will, and tragic flaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProvides valuable insights into the play’s historical context and literary significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eContributions from renowned scholars like Martin Crowe, Harold Wilkins, and Jean Perry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIncludes readings on various aspects of the play including Oedipus’ punishment and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEssential resource for students, educators, and enthusiasts of classical literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFacilitates deeper understanding of one of the greatest tragedies ever written.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9788197424571\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages: \u003c\/b\u003e96\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sophocles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Doaba Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Classical Literature, Greek Tragedy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Doaba Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49334910255380,"sku":"9788197424571","price":127.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2588\/9812\/files\/OdepiusRex_-01_9a8e6f9b-06ed-4f84-93a1-bbef0536ea86.png?v=1723095098","url":"https:\/\/www.aedhaimprints.com\/products\/oedipus-rex-an-english-version-by-dudley-fitts-and-robert-fitzgerald-1","provider":"Doaba Publications","version":"1.0","type":"link"}