Masterworks of World Literature, Volume 1Edwin Mallard Everett Dryden Press, 1955 - 1000 pages |
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... CHORUS . Fain would I speak the thoughts that second stand . EDIPUS . Though there be third , shrink not from speaking out . CHORUS . One man I know , a prince , whose insight deep Sees clear as princely Phobos , and from him ...
... CHORUS . Fain would I speak the thoughts that second stand . EDIPUS . Though there be third , shrink not from speaking out . CHORUS . One man I know , a prince , whose insight deep Sees clear as princely Phobos , and from him ...
Page 229
... CHORUS . Hearken , my king ! Be calmer , I implore ! EDIPUS . What wilt thou that I yield ? CHORUS . To one not weak before , who now is strong In this his oath . CEDIPUS . Oh , have respect And know'st thou what thou ask'st ? CHORUS ...
... CHORUS . Hearken , my king ! Be calmer , I implore ! EDIPUS . What wilt thou that I yield ? CHORUS . To one not weak before , who now is strong In this his oath . CEDIPUS . Oh , have respect And know'st thou what thou ask'st ? CHORUS ...
Page 290
... CHORUS . We need wise counsel , O Mencekeus ' son . CREON . What shall I do ? Speak thou , and I'll obey . CHORUS . Go then , and free the maiden from her tomb , And give a grave to him who lies exposed . CREON . Is this thy counsel ...
... CHORUS . We need wise counsel , O Mencekeus ' son . CREON . What shall I do ? Speak thou , and I'll obey . CHORUS . Go then , and free the maiden from her tomb , And give a grave to him who lies exposed . CREON . Is this thy counsel ...
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