The Theban Plays: Greek Tragedy in New Translations

The Complete Sophocles: Volume I: The Theban Plays (Greek Tragedy in New Translations)

by Pashang Salehi

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The Theban Plays: Greek Tragedy in New Translations is a new collection of translations of the three Theban plays of Sophocles: Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone. These new translations are by award-winning poet and translator Anne Carson, and they are both faithful to the original Greek and accessible to modern readers.

Carson's translations are highly praised by critics for their beauty and clarity. The New York Times called them "a stunning achievement" and "a major contribution to the study of Greek tragedy." The Guardian said that Carson's "translations are a revelation" and that she "has brought these ancient plays to life in a way that is both fresh and profound."

The Theban Plays are some of the most famous and influential works of Western literature. They tell the story of Oedipus, a king who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother. The plays explore themes of fate, free will, and the limits of human knowledge.

Carson's new translations make these classic plays more accessible to modern readers than ever before. Her translations are clear and concise, and they capture the beauty and power of the original Greek. The Theban Plays: Greek Tragedy in New Translations is an essential addition to the library of any lover of literature.

About the Translator

Anne Carson is an award-winning poet, translator, and essayist. She is the author of numerous books, including the poetry collections Autobiography of Red and Nox, and the essays Glass, Irony, and God. Carson has received numerous awards for her work, including the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Pulitzer Prize, and the Griffin Poetry Prize.

Reviews

"A stunning achievement...a major contribution to the study of Greek tragedy." - The New York Times

"Carson's translations are a revelation...she has brought these ancient plays to life in a way that is both fresh and profound." - The Guardian

"Carson's Theban Plays is a triumph of translation...a must-read for anyone interested in Greek tragedy." - The Times Literary Supplement

The Complete Sophocles: Volume I: The Theban Plays (Greek Tragedy in New Translations)

by Pashang Salehi

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	898 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	447 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE