The Oedipus Plays Of Sophocles by Sophocles
This collection of three ancient Greek tragedies explores the tragic fate of a royal family cursed by prophecy and plagued by fate. The narrative follows the journey of a king who unwittingly fulfills a dire prophecy by killing his father and marrying his mother, leading to a devastating revelation and his eventual downfall. As the story unfolds, themes of fate, free will, and the search for truth are intricately woven into the characters' struggles, culminating in a powerful exploration of human suffering and the limits of knowledge.
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- Published
- -429
- Nationality
- Greek
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- Ancient greek
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- Alternate Titles
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- Antigone
- Oedipus Rex
- Oedipus at Colonus
- Oedipus the King
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