Plays of Sophocles: Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus; Antigone: Play Guide and Free Edition
Plays of Sophocles: Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus; Antigone: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Plays of Sophocles: Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus; Antigone is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Sophocles (-496–-406). The listed translation credits are Storr, Francis (1839–1919).
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Plays of Sophocles: Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus; Antigone
- Author credits: Sophocles (-496–-406)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Storr, Francis (1839–1919)
Catalogue subjects
- Antigone (Mythological character) -- Drama
- Greek drama (Tragedy) -- Translations into English
- Oedipus (Greek mythological figure) -- Drama
- Tragedies (Drama)
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- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
- Harvard Classics
- Plays
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