Oedipus at Colonus (Rudall)
by Sophocles, Nicholas Rudall
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the deep emotionality and exploration of the human condition in this nuanced addition to the Theban plays. Many find Sophocles' portrayal of Oedipus as a tragic, vulnerable character compelling, highlighting themes of fate and family. The production is noted for its tragic beauty, even if it does not reach the same dramatic heights as some of the other works in the trilogy.
Synopsis
In the timeline of the plays, the events of Oedipus at Colonus occur after Oedipus the King and before Antigone ; however, it was chronologically the last of Sophocles' three Theban plays to be written.
The play describes the end of Oedipus' tragic life.
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Oedipus at Colonus (Rudall) is a play written by Sophocles and published by Samuel French (1999).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle.
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