EASTON PRESS Oedipus The King Sophocles Parallel Greek English Thornton Wilder

by Sophocles

$50 · Offered by eBay

Up for sale is a breathtaking heirloom collector's edition of "Oedipus the King" (Oidipous Tyrannos), the ultimate masterpiece of classical Greek tragedy by Sophocles. Published by the prestigious Easton Press (Norwalk, Connecticut) as a Collector's Edition, this luxury volume is bound in premium, genuine deep burgundy leather. This rare scholarly layout features the original Greek text beautifully arranged side-by-side with the acclaimed English verse translation by Francis Storr. It is enhanced with an exclusive introduction by legendary American literary icon Thornton Wilder and adorned with traditional Greek-style wood-engravings throughout by master illustrator Demetrios Galanis. The volume features premium luxury accents: traditional hubbed spine bands, an intricate classical gold gilt stamped frame and laurel wreath design on the covers, brilliant all-edge gold page gilding, archival-quality paper, premium moiré fabric endpapers, and an integrated satin ribbon bookmark. Item Details: - Title: Oedipus the King (Oidipous Tyrannos) - Author: Sophocles - Translator: Francis Storr (Greek text facing English verse) - Introduction: Thornton Wilder - Publisher: The Easton Press (Norwalk, Connecticut) - Series: Collector's Edition / Bound in Genuine Leather - Illustrator: Wood-engravings by Demetrios Galanis - Special Features: 22kt gold gilt tooling, hubbed spine, all-edge page gilding, satin ribbon marker, moiré fabric endpapers Condition: Excellent, near-mint condition. The

• Publisher: The Easton Press
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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