An Abridged English Version Of Sophocles' Oedipus At Colonos (1848) (Paperback)

An Abridged English Version of Sophocles' Oedipus at Colonus is a book that features a shortened version of the classic Greek tragedy, Oedipus at Colonus, written by Sophocles. The play follows the story of Oedipus, a once-great king who has been exiled from his homeland and is seeking refuge in the sacred grove of the Eumenides in Colonus. Despite his tragic past, Oedipus remains a powerful and compelling figure, and his struggles to come to terms with his fate and find redemption are timeless and universal themes that continue to resonate with readers today. This abridged version of the play is designed to make it more accessible to modern readers, while still preserving the power and beauty of Sophocles' original language and storytelling. With its vivid characters, powerful emotions, and timeless themes, An Abridged English Version of Sophocles' Oedipus at Colonus is a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature and drama.Written And Adapted For Her Most Gracious Majesty, Queen Victoria, And His Royal Highness, Prince Albert, To The Music Of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.