Plays of Sophocles: Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus; Antigone by Sophocles

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Author Sophocles, 496? BCE-407 BCE
Translator Storr, Francis, 1839-1919
Title Plays of Sophocles: Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus; Antigone
Alternate Title Oedipus Trilogy
Note Three Greek plays
Note Reading ease score: 89.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Oedipus the King -- Oedipus at Colonus -- Antigone.
Credits An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
Summary "Plays of Sophocles: Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus; Antigone" by Sophocles is a collection of classic Greek tragedies likely written in the 5th century BC. The central themes explore fate, free will, and the tragic consequences of human actions, revolving mainly around the lives of Oedipus and his family, highlighting his fall from grace and the ensuing curses that plague his lineage. The opening of "Oedipus the King" sets the stage in Thebes, where King Oedipus learns about a devastating plague afflicting his city. As he vows to find the cause, he is determined to uncover the truth, leading him down a path of self-discovery and horrifying realizations about his identity and past. The characters introduced, including the priest, Creon, and the blind seer Teiresias, foreshadow the tragic unraveling of Oedipus's life, particularly as themes of hubris and fate begin to prevail, laying the groundwork for the unfolding tragedy. The pleads of the Theban citizens highlight the desperation of those under Oedipus’s reign, marking him as both a capable but ultimately doomed leader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Tragedies
Subject Antigone (Mythological character) -- Drama
Subject Oedipus (Greek mythological figure) -- Drama
Subject Greek drama (Tragedy) -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 31
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 4, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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