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"Since it was first performed in Athens in the 420s B.C., Oedipus the King has been widely regarded as Sophocles' greatest tragedy and one of the foundation stones of western drama. Taken as a model by Aristotle in his Poetics, it became a yardstick for future generations. Since the play's rediscovery in the Renaissance, audiences - including Sigmund Freud - have found new interpretations and meanings in Sophocles' portrayal of the Theban king, inexorably pursuing the truth, only to discover that...

One of the greatest of the classic Greek tragedies and a masterpiece of dramatic construction. Catastrophe ensues when King Oedipus discovers he has inadvertently killed his father and married his mother. Masterly use of dramatic irony greatly intensifies impact of agonizing events. Sophocles' finest play, "Oedipus Rex" ranks as a towering landmark of Western drama. Explanatory footnotes.

Unknown to himself, Oedipus kills his father and then marries his mother. Set in Morocco, the film is a visual wonder of desert landscapes and powerful Moorish architecture.

One of the greatest of the classic Greek tragedies and a masterpiece of dramatic construction. Catastrophe ensues when King Oedipus discovers he has inadvertently killed his father and married his mother. Masterly use of dramatic irony greatly intensifies impact of agonizing events. Sophocles' finest play, Oedipus Rex ranks as a towering landmark of Western drama. Explanatory footnotes.

Les Noces III (The Wedding), ballet in 4 tableaux for vocal soloists, chorus, 4 pianos & percussion: Scene Three

Stravinsky's Oedipus Rex is widely acknowledged as one of the most original musical theater works of the twentieth century. This clear and concise guide, the first ever written on the work, describes the plot, the music and the staging in close detail and provides a fully documented discussion of the origins of Oedipus Rex in Stravinsky's own work and thinking. By placing the work in its social context, the author paints a vivid picture of Parisian artistic politics in the twenties, from which emerged...

Since it was first performed in Athens in the 420s BC, Oedipus the King has been widely regarded as Sophocles' greatest tragedy and one of the foundation stones of western drama. Taken as a model by Aristotle in his Poetics , it became a yardstick for future generations. Since the play's rediscovery in the Renaissance, audiences - including Sigmund Freud - have found new interpretations and meanings in Sophocles' portrayal of the Theban king, inexorably pursuing the truth, only to more >>

Les Noces I (The Wedding), ballet in 4 tableaux for vocal soloists, chorus & orchestra: Part 1. Scene 3: The Bride's Departure

''I recommend the thoughtful introduction ... and laud the outrageous blend of hardest core philology and good humour that makes every page a joy to read. Dr Dawe has a merciless eye for nonsense in scholarly writing and an uncanny ability to turn a tragic Gestalt into a casual acquaintance.''

The English National Opera Guides were originally conceived in partnership with the English National Opera and edited by Nicholas John, the ENO's dramaturg, who died tragically in an accident in the Alps. Most of the guides are devoted to a single opera, which is described in detail—with many articles that cover its history and information about the composer and his times. The complete libretto is included in both the original language and in a modern singing translation—except where the opera was...

Even though this notable play by Sophocles was part of the Greek tragedy theater tradition, the actual myth of Oedipus first appeared in Homer's early epic works. The tradition of Greek theater influenced many future plays and novels in countless ways, from the style of the stage and theater to the style of narration. Also, and perhaps more famously, Freud borrowed the title to name his theory of the Oedipus Complex, his theory that describes how boys grow up wanting to get rid of their fathers and...

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STANFORD: Symphony No. 4 / Irish Rhapsody No. 6 / Oedipus Rex, Op. 29: Prelude

Oedipus Rex - Multiple Critical Perspectives:  (Reproducible)