The Three Theban Plays by Sophocles
The collection consists of three ancient Greek tragedies that explore the fate of the city of Thebes and its royal family. The first play, "Oedipus Rex," follows King Oedipus as he seeks to rid Thebes of a plague, only to discover that he has unwittingly fulfilled a prophecy by killing his father and marrying his mother. The second play, "Oedipus at Colonus," depicts the end of Oedipus's life as he finds redemption and peace in the town of Colonus. The final play, "Antigone," centers on Oedipus's daughter, Antigone, who defies the king's orders to give her brother a proper burial, leading to tragic consequences. Together, these plays explore themes of fate, free will, and the consequences of human actions.
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- -441
- Nationality
- Greek
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Ancient greek
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