The Greek Epic Cycle Retold in Ten Plays by Oberon Modern Playwrights

The Greek Epic Cycle is a collection of ancient Greek epic poems that tell the story of the Trojan War and its aftermath. These poems were written over a period of several centuries, and they provide a rich and detailed account of one of the most important events in Greek history.

The Epic Cycle was originally composed of at least 12 poems, but only four have survived in their entirety: the Iliad, the Odyssey, the Argonautica, and the Thebaid. The other poems in the cycle are known only from fragments and summaries. The poems that make up the Epic Cycle are:

Tantalus: The Greek Epic Cycle Retold in Ten Plays (Oberon Modern Playwrights)

by Nicola Aliani

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4727 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	261 pages

FREE

• The Cypria
• The Iliad
• The Aethiopis
• The Little Iliad
• The Sack of Troy
• The Returns
• The Odyssey
• The Telegony
• The Argonautica
• The Thebaid
• The Oedipodea
• The Epigoni

The poems in the Epic Cycle tell the story of the Trojan War from different perspectives. The Iliad focuses on the events of the war itself, while the Odyssey tells the story of Odysseus's ten-year journey home after the war. The Argonautica tells the story of the quest for the Golden Fleece, and the Thebaid tells the story of the war between the seven against Thebes.

The Epic Cycle is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about Greek history and mythology. The poems provide a rich and detailed account of the Trojan War and its aftermath, and they offer insights into the values and beliefs of the ancient Greeks.

Oberon Modern Playwrights

Oberon Modern Playwrights is a publishing company that specializes in producing modern adaptations of classic plays and stories. The company was founded in 1981, and it has published over 300 plays to date. Oberon's plays are written in a clear and accessible style, and they are designed to be performed by modern actors and audiences.

In 2009, Oberon Modern Playwrights published a series of ten plays that retold the stories of the Greek Epic Cycle. These plays were written by a team of leading playwrights, including Timberlake Wertenbaker, Frank McGuinness, and Tony Harrison. The plays are:

• Helen of Troy by Timberlake Wertenbaker
• Agamemnon by Frank McGuinness
• The Sack of Troy by Tony Harrison
• Philoctetes by David Lan
• The Trojan Women by Ellen McLaughlin
• Hecuba by Marina Carr
• Iphigenia at Aulis by Sarah Kane
• Electra by Ted Hughes
• Oedipus the King by Seamus Heaney
• Antigone by Anne Carson

Oberon's plays are a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the Greek Epic Cycle. The plays are written in a clear and accessible style, and they capture the excitement and drama of the original epics. They are a great way to enjoy these timeless stories.

The Greek Epic Cycle is a collection of ancient Greek epic poems that tell the story of the Trojan War and its aftermath. These poems are a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about Greek history and mythology. Oberon Modern Playwrights has published a series of ten plays that retold the stories of the Greek Epic Cycle. These plays are written in a clear and accessible style, and they capture the excitement and drama of the original epics. They are a great way to enjoy these timeless stories.

Tantalus: The Greek Epic Cycle Retold in Ten Plays (Oberon Modern Playwrights)

by Nicola Aliani

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4727 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	261 pages

FREE