No, although it would sound more natural that way. Grene's translation is not wrong.Originally Posted by nelson13
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#1 28-Oct-2012, 00:17when I've found out what was the matter
In Oedipus the King, translated by David Grene, a line:
Jocasta: Yes, when I've found out what was the matter.
Should it be rewritten as what the matter was?
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#2 28-Oct-2012, 00:26Re: when I've found out what was the matter
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#3 28-Oct-2012, 01:43Re: when I've found out what was the matter
Thank you.
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