Sophocles' Oedipus Trilogy

Sophocles' Oedipus Trilogy
ISBN-10
0812034309
ISBN-13
9780812034301
Series
Sophocles' Oedipus Trilogy
Category
Antigone (Greek mythology) in literature.
Pages
105
Language
English
Published
1984
Publisher
Barrons Educational Series Incorporated
Authors
Sophocles, Gerald Lee Ratliff

Description

A guide to reading the Oedipus trilogy with a critical and appreciative mind. Includes background on the author's life and times, sample tests, term paper suggestions, and a reading list.

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