The Three Theban Plays: Antigone;...
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This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library ma…
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This used copy of Sophocles' The Three Theban Plays (Antigone, Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus) offers the complete tragic cycle in Robert Fagles' celebrated translation. Expect noticeable shelf wear and possible library markings, but a strong binding and legible pages make it a dependable, affordable reading copy for students and general readers.
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About The Three Theban Plays: Antigone;...
This edition brings together Sophocles' three Theban plays in Robert Fagles' widely praised verse translation, with introductions and notes by Bernard Knox. The volume traces the cursed house of Oedipus from Oedipus the King—the archetypal detective tragedy—through Oedipus at Colonus, where the blinded king finds strange peace, to Antigone, in which his daughter defies the state to honor her brother. Fagles balances fidelity to the Greek with a muscular, speakable English line, while Knox's apparatus supplies the mythological and historical context. This particular copy is a well-loved used book: it shows noticeable shelf wear and minor cover creases, the binding remains strong, all pages are legible, and it may carry previous library markings or stamps. It is a sound, economical reading copy rather than a collector's item.
Who should read The Three Theban Plays: Antigone;...?
Ideal for high school and college students encountering Greek tragedy for the first time, for literature and classics courses requiring a reliable modern translation, and for general readers drawn to the Oedipus myth. Theater practitioners and playgoers will appreciate Fagles' speakable verse. Buyers seeking an inexpensive, sturdy reading copy—rather than a pristine collectible—will find this used edition especially suitable, and teachers may value it as a spare classroom copy.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Complete trilogy in one volume: Antigone, Oedipus the King, and Oedipus at Colonus
- ✓ Acclaimed verse translation by Robert Fagles, praised for readability and dramatic power
- ✓ Informative introduction and notes by classicist Bernard Knox
- ✓ Binding is strong and all pages remain legible despite prior use
- ✓ Affordable used copy suited to students and casual readers
Cons
- ✗ Noticeable shelf wear and minor cover creases from previous use
- ✗ May contain library markings or stamps that some buyers dislike
- ✗ Not a collector-grade or gift-quality copy
- ✗ Used condition means no guarantee of pristine pages or tight spine over time
- ✗ Translation and notes reflect this edition; readers wanting a different translator must look elsewhere
Frequently asked questions
What plays are included in this volume?
The Three Theban Plays: Antigone, Oedipus the King, and Oedipus at Colonus, all translated by Robert Fagles with introduction and notes by Bernard Knox.
What condition is this used copy in?
It shows noticeable shelf wear and some minor cover creases, but the binding is strong and all pages are legible. It may contain previous library markings or stamps.
Is this a good edition for students?
Yes. Fagles' translation is readable and dramatic, and Knox's notes provide helpful context, making it a standard choice for classroom study.
Does this copy include line numbers or notes?
The edition includes Knox's introduction and explanatory notes; line numbers are typically present in this translation, though exact formatting depends on the printing.
Is this a collectible or gift-quality copy?
No. It is a well-used reading copy, best suited for study or personal reading rather than collecting or gifting.
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