Oedipus Tyrannus

Synopsis

An excerpted version of ‘Oedipus Rex’ which attempts to avoid archaic language while to preserving the dignity and clarity of the text. It shows scenes of Greek theatres and examines Aristotle’s definition of tragedy.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS (PAL). col. 90 min.

Year of production

1977

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: US$179.00 (+p&p)

Subjects

Classical studies; Drama

Keywords

drama - classical; Greece - classical; performances; Sophocles

Credits

Writer

Sophocles

Distributor

Name

Insight Media

Email

custserv@insight-media.com

Web

http://www.insight-media.com External site opens in new window

Phone

+1 212 721 6316

Fax

+1 212 799 5309

Address

2162 Broadway
New York
NY 10024 6621
USA

Notes

US-based distributor of an extensive range of DVD, video and CD-ROM titles for university, secondary and vocational education. Catalogue divided into the following sections: Architecture & Design; Business & Economics; Communication; Counselling & Social Work; Drama, Music & Dance; Education; Engineering; Language & Culture; Nursing & Allied Health; Physical Education; Science & Agriculture; Social Sciences. A recent development is a dedicated video-on-demand website http://www.insight-media-digital.com/ which includes a particularly strong nursing library.