Sophocles' 'Oedipus the King' by Sean Sheehan

Sophocles' 'Oedipus the King' by Sean Sheehan

Described 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 - Hlderlin 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.

Sean 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 Zizek: A Guide for the Perplexed (forthcoming).

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ISBN 13	9781441107992
ISBN 10	1441107991
Titre	Sophocles' 'Oedipus the King'
Auteur	Sean Sheehan
Série	Reader's Guides
État	Non disponible
Type de reliure	Hardback
Éditeur	Continuum Publishing Corporation
Année de publication	2012-05-10
Nombre de pages	184
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