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

by Sophocles

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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.

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Topics: Antigone (Mythological character) -- Drama · Greek drama (Tragedy) -- Translations into English · Oedipus (Greek mythological figure) -- Drama · Tragedies (Drama)