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Exploring themes of love, duty, family, and war, the Theban Plays delve into the tragic downfall of Oedipus and his lineage. These timeless works, consisting of "Oedipus the King," "Oedipus at Colonus," and "Antigone," remain central to the Western literary tradition, continually resonating with contemporary audiences. Their profound insights into human nature and societal issues ensure they are widely translated, taught, and performed, maintaining their relevance over 2,500 years since their creation.
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The Theban Plays, Sofoklés
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- The Theban Plays
- Subtitle
- Oedipus the King/Oedipus at Colonus/Antigone
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sofoklés
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 284
- ISBN13
- 9780801891335
- Series
- Rating
- 4.2 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring themes of love, duty, family, and war, the Theban Plays delve into the tragic downfall of Oedipus and his lineage. These timeless works, consisting of "Oedipus the King," "Oedipus at Colonus," and "Antigone," remain central to the Western literary tradition, continually resonating with contemporary audiences. Their profound insights into human nature and societal issues ensure they are widely translated, taught, and performed, maintaining their relevance over 2,500 years since their creation.