The Oedipus Coloneus of Sophocles

Originally published in 1946, this book presents R. C. Trevelyan's English metrical translation of Sophocles' Oedipus at Colonus.

E. S. Shuckburgh (Edited by)

9781107429109, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 25 September 2014

352 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.9 cm, 0.35 kg

Originally published in 1946, this book presents R. C. Trevelyan's English metrical translation of Sophocles' Oedipus at Colonus. The translation was based upon the text published by Sir Richard Claverhouse Jebb in 1900. A short introduction by Trevelyan is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in English translations of ancient Greek drama and the works of Sophocles.

Introduction
Manuscripts, editions, and commentaries
Metrical analysis
Dramatis personae, structure
Text
Notes
Greek index
Grammatical index.

Subject Areas: Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1]