Oedipus at Colonus
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Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles depicts the end of Oedipus's life after his banishment, as he seeks refuge in Colonus with his daughter Antigone. He reveals Apollo's prophecy that he will die in a land sacred to the Furies and bring blessings to his final resting place. As various characters, including his other daughter Ismene and King Theseus of Athens, interact with him, Oedipus faces political manipulation, familial strife, and ultimately, his death in a divine manner. Themes include patricide, incest, and death.
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Who Should Read Oedipus at Colonus?
A reader who enjoys Sophocles' Oedipus at Colonus is likely interested in Greek tragedy, moral dilemmas, and themes of fate and redemption. Fans of Homeric epics like The Iliad or Aeschylus' Oresteia will appreciate the dramatic narrative and profound philosophical questions raised.
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