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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?
Originally Posted by nelson13 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? No, although it would sound more natural that way. Grene's translation is not wrong.
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