The Crimes of the Oedipodean Cycle (Classic Reprint)
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This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 68 pages. Dimensions: 9.0in. x 6.0in. x 0.1in.Excerpt from The Crimes of the Oedipodean CycleConcerning the details of the myths of the Oedipodean cycle, little is popularly known - which is as it should be - because the Sophoclean accounts which do not require special training for their understanding are most widely read, and by the general reader, further knowledge would be misunderstood if interpreted from a modern standpoint. But for a classical scholar who has followed the adventures of Oedipus through one or more plays there is a natural curiosity aroused as to the events immediately preceding or following the narrative with which he is familiar, and he may be pardoned if this interest leads him into the unearthing of a deal of matter not always pleasant in content, and at times even revolting. It is, then, for those acquainted to some extent with the classics, but without inclination to read in any language but English for the satisfaction of their curiosity, that this account aims to be of service, in that it presents the most noteworthy variations of the myth, together with occasional attempts at explanation and elucidation. About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www. forgottenbooks. comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This item ships from La Vergne,TN.

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Excerpt from The Crimes of the Oedipodean Cycle Concerning the details of the myths of the Oedipodean cycle, little is popularly known - which is as it should be - because the Sophoclean accounts which do not require special training for their understanding are most widely read, and by the general reader, further knowledge would be misunderstood if interpreted from a modern standpoint. But for a classical scholar who has followed the adventures of Oedipus through one or more plays there is a natural curiosity aroused as to the events immediately preceding or following the narrative with which he is familiar, and he may be pardoned if this interest leads him into the unearthing of a deal of matter not always pleasant in content, and at times even revolting. It is, then, for those acquainted to some extent with the classics, but without inclination to read in any language but English for the satisfaction of their curiosity, that this account aims to be of service, in that it presents the most noteworthy variations of the myth, together with occasional attempts at explanation and elucidation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. Paperback, Label: Forgotten Books, Forgotten Books, Product group: Book, Published: 2016-06-14, Studio: Forgotten Books.

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