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The narrative centers on Laius, the king of Thebes and father of Oedipus, exploring themes of fate and prophecy. John Wright reimagines this long-lost play by Aeschylus in a Shakespearian style, primarily using blank verse with occasional rhyming couplets. The story retains the core elements of the original myth, with a creative twist on the location of Laius' death at the hands of his son, fulfilling the dire prophecy from the Oracle of Delphi. This adaptation offers a fresh perspective on a classic tale of tragedy and destiny.
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Laius, John Wright
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- 2023
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- Title
- Laius
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Wright
- Publisher
- APS Books
- Publisher
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 220
- ISBN13
- 9798223650973
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- The narrative centers on Laius, the king of Thebes and father of Oedipus, exploring themes of fate and prophecy. John Wright reimagines this long-lost play by Aeschylus in a Shakespearian style, primarily using blank verse with occasional rhyming couplets. The story retains the core elements of the original myth, with a creative twist on the location of Laius' death at the hands of his son, fulfilling the dire prophecy from the Oracle of Delphi. This adaptation offers a fresh perspective on a classic tale of tragedy and destiny.