Oedipus at Colonus

Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles is a significant work in the realm of classical drama, published by Courier Corporation on February 2, 1999. This edition spans 56 pages and is presented in English. The play is part of the Cadmean trilogy, which also includes ‘Oedipus Rex’ and ‘Antigone’. It explores the themes of truth and self-knowledge through the story of Oedipus, who, after being blinded and disgraced, seeks solace in the city of Colonus, near Athens, while grappling with the consequences of his past.
Readers will find a profound exploration of Oedipus’s character as he navigates his final years, marked by a quest for dignity amid adversity. The narrative delves into the complexities of his existence, highlighting the discord that follows him and the protection he receives from Theseus and his daughters. This drama not only reflects the struggles of its titular character but also serves as a poignant commentary on the human condition in the face of fate and divine will.
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This outstanding drama of classical antiquity, part of the Cadmean trilogy that includes ‘Oedipus Rex’ and ‘Antigone’, was first presented in 405 B.C. Thought to be among Sophocles’ last works, it represents the great play-wright’s crowning achievement in depicting the painful quest for truth and self-knowledge that leads to spiritual triumph. Blinded and disgraced, Oedipus dwells quietly in Thebes until the kingdom is roiled by discord attributed to his presence and the curse put upon him by the gods. Exiled at Colonus, a city near Athens, he lived protected by Theseus and his daughters. Oedipus is a towering tragic figure whose final years comprise a moving portrayal of the perseverance of human dignity in the face of an incomprehensible and impersonal universe.
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