{"product_id":"oedipus-cycle-pb-9780062119995","title":"Oedipus Cycle PB","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning poet and playwright Robert Bagg offers a set of exciting and authentic new translations of \u003cem\u003eOedipus the King\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOedipus at Kolonos\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eAntigone\u003c\/em\u003e--together known as \u003cem\u003eThe Oedipus Cycle\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the unquestionable acmes of world literature, Sophocles's immortal series of plays centers upon the royal family of Thebes, whose struggles for nobility and greatness lead paradoxically to their own tragic downfalls. Portraying humankind at its worst and most fallible even while exploring the heights of virtue and honor, the plays shine a searing light upon questions of fate and free will, destiny and responsibility, hubris and humility, honor and obligation, and more. Robert Bagg's timely translations allow the power and depth of Sophocles's masterpieces to shine through clearly to readers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50644437008658,"sku":"9780062119995","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3b76b8d2-bde2-44bb-bcc0-1ab232679d41.jpg?v=1733110171","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/oedipus-cycle-pb-9780062119995","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}