Oedipus at Colonus Sophocles
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: Dover Pubns
- Publish date: 05/01/1999
Description:
First presented in 405 B.C., this drama of classical antiquity is thought to be among Sophocles' last works. It is the final play in the Cadmean trilogy that includes Oedipus Rex and Antigone, and represents the playwright's crowning achievement in depicting the painful quest for truth and self-knowledge that results in the triumph of the spirit. In this sequel to Oedipus Rex, Thebes is rolled by discord and the citizens blame Oedipus and the curse put upon him by the gods, banishing their former king to years of exile until he finds a haven in a sacred olive grove at Colonus. The popularity of Oedipus Rex (now in its 8th Dover printing) and Antigone (6th printing) among students, teachers, and lovers of classical drama suggests a large and avid audience for this literary landmark.
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