Sophocles In an Hour by Carl Mueller
Sophocles In an Hour Carl Mueller
Page: 112
ISBN: 9781936232260
Publisher: In An Hour Books
When he was not writing tragedies, acting in his own plays, and innovating ancient Greek theater, Sophocles served as an ordained priest at a temple for the god of medicine. Thinking about the end of life, Sophocles began outlining Oedipus the King, a tragedy that examines fate, death, and the mysterious depths of the human psyche themes that he explored in all of his masterful plays.
Setting the playwright in context to his personal life, social, historical and political events, other writers of influence, and more, you will quickly gain a deep understanding of Sophocles and the plays he wrote. Read Sophocles in an Hour and experience his plays like never before. Know the playwright, love the play!
The book features:
• Sophocles in an Hour, the main essay of the book
• Sophocles In a Minute, a snapshot chronology
• A complete listing of Sophocles' work
• A list of Sophocles' contemporaries in all fields
• Excerpts from Sophocles' significant works
• An extensive bibliography grouped according to type of reader
• An index of the main essay.
Playwrights in an Hour is a series devoted to the most produced and studied playwrights in the English language, from the Greek masters to contemporary writers, and written by leading authorities in the field. Each short book places the playwright and his or her work in historical, social, and literary context.
MORE EBOOKS:
Cauces de maldad (The Narrows) read
Tags:
Sophocles In an Hour ebook pdf djvu epub
Sophocles In an Hour download pdf epub djvu
Download Sophocles In an Hour free ebook pdf
Read Sophocles In an Hour online book
Sophocles In an Hour cheap ebook for kindle and nook
Sophocles In an Hour download book
Carl Mueller ebooks
Sophocles In an Hour download pdf rapidshare mediafire fileserve 4shared torrent