Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles
"Oedipus at Colonus" is a tragic play that follows the final days of Oedipus, the former king of Thebes. Oedipus, now blind and exiled, arrives at the town of Colonus where he is initially rejected due to the curse that follows him. However, after revealing a prophecy that his burial place will bring prosperity to the city that hosts it, he is allowed to stay. The play explores themes of fate, guilt, and redemption, ending with Oedipus's peaceful death and ascension to a semi-divine status.
The 249th greatest book of all time
- Published
- -401
- Nationality
- Greek
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Ancient Greek
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