Oedipus At Colonus Of Sophocles (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163592885)

""Oedipus at Colonus of Sophocles"" is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles. This particular edition of the play has been studied and analyzed by students of St. Joseph's College. The play tells the story of Oedipus, a man who unknowingly killed his father and married his mother. In this play, Oedipus is an old man who has been exiled from his home city of Thebes. He seeks refuge in the town of Colonus, where he is met with hostility from the locals. However, he eventually gains the favor of the town's king and is allowed to stay. The play explores themes of fate, loyalty, and the consequences of one's actions. The students of St. Joseph's College provide their own insights and analysis of the play, making this edition a valuable resource for anyone studying Sophocles or Greek tragedy in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Students of St Joseph's College
ISBN-10: 1163592889
ISBN-13: 9781163592885
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 158
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d