Review (PDF) The Theban Plays: Oedipus Rex, Oedipus At Colonus And Antigone (Dover Thrift Editions)
The stirring tale of a legendary royal family's fall and ultimate redemption, the Theban trilogy endures as the crowning achievement of Greek drama. Sophocles' three-play cycle, chronicling Oedipus's search for the truth and its tragic results, remains essential reading for English and classical studies majors as well as for all students of Western civilization.Oedipus Rex unfolds amid a city in the relentless grip of a plague. When an oracle proclaims that only an act of vengeance will lift the curse from Thebes, King Oedipus vows to bring a murderer to justice. His quest engenders a series of keen dramatic ironies, culminating in the fulfillment of a dreaded prophecy. Oedipus at Colonus finds the former ruler in exile. Old and blind, he seeks a peaceful place to end his torment, but finds only challenges from his reluctant hosts and a summons back to Thebes from his warring sons. The trilogy concludes with Antigone, in which Oedipus's courageous daughter defies her tyrannical uncle in a provocative exploration of the demands of loyalty and duty. Includes a selection from the Common Core State Standards Initiative: Oedipus Rex.
Series: Dover Thrift Editions
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications (June 23, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 048645049X
ISBN-13: 978-0486450490
Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.5 x 8.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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Antigone was the best, closely followed by Oedipus Rex. But I like Shakespeare style tragedy, which both of those are, so take that with a grain of salt. I thought Antigone was a wonderfully written tragedy that was reminding me of Shakespeare at every turn, though.
An excellent read.
Great book
THESE PLAYS ARE SO FUN AND AMAZING!!!! good length to the book and fun adventures all the way!!!! love it
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