
Cambridge Wizard Student Guide Oedipus Rex
Kilian McNamara(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 28. February 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-0-521-53616-5 (ISBN)
Description
Sophocles is considered one of the greatest writers of the ancient world and Oedipus Rex, his masterpiece, is the classic Greek tragedy. In this study guide, an experienced teacher offers background on the playwright and his world, including the mysteries of Greek theatre, explaining in everyday terms what students need to know to make sense of this famous text. The guide then goes through the play, scene by scene, drawing out its 'subtext' and offering key quotes to use. Also offered are generous notes on the characters, themes, critical assessments of the work, and finally a full length A+ exam essay on the text.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 158 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
90 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-53616-5 (9780521536165)
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Content
Notes on the author; Notes on Greek Tragedy; Notes on genre, structure and style; Summary and commentary; Notes on characters; Notes on theme and issues; What the critics say; Writing an essay on the text; Sample essay; Essay questions.