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Oedipus at Colonus (Dover Thrift Editions: Plays) Paperback – February 2, 1999

by Sophocles (Author), Sir George Young (Translator)
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This outstanding drama of classical antiquity, part of the Cadmean trilogy that includes Oedipus Rex and Antigone, was first presented in 405 B.C. Thought to be among Sophocles' last works, it represents the great playwright's crowning achievement in depicting the painful quest for truth and self-knowledge that leads to spiritual triumph.
Blinded and disgraced, Oedipus dwells quietly in Thebes until the kingdom is roiled by discord attributed to his presence and the curse put upon him by the gods. The citizens banish their erstwhile sovereign to years of lonely exile. Finally, the aging king finds refuge in a sacred olive grove at Colonus, near Athens. In the meantime, Oedipus' two sons wage a struggle for control of Thebes. Secure in the protection of Theseus, ruler of Athens, and faithfully attended by his daughters Antigone and Ismene, Oedipus is a towering tragic figure whose final years comprise a moving portrayal of the perseverance of human dignity in the face of an incomprehensible and impersonal universe.
Students, teachers, and lovers of classical drama will welcome this inexpensive edition of an enduring literary and theatrical landmark.
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    February 2, 1999
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    5.5 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    9780486406596
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0486406596
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In his long life, Sophocles (born ca. 496 B.C., died after 413) wrote more than one hundred plays.

Blamed for the discord within his former kingdom and banished by its citizens, Oedipus wanders for years in lonely exile until he finds a haven in a sacred olive grove at Colonus. Part of the trilogy that includes Oedipus Rex and Antigone; considered the great playwright's crowning achievement.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0486406598
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications (February 2, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780486406596
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486406596
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches
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Danielle Bradley
4.0 out of 5 stars Probably My Favorite of the Theban Plays
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2023
I know that Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone are not supposed to be looked upon as a trilogy, but it's hard not to see them that way. While the story of Oedipus has always fascinated me, I find this part of Oedipus's story a better read. Although, I feel like this edition either left out the closing words or forgot a period because Antigone's last line seems to just stop in the middle of a sentence and there is no ending punctuation.
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Sean Ares Hirsch
4.0 out of 5 stars A Worthy Sequel to "Oedipus Rex"
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2000
Many people make the mistake of only reading part 1 of this trilogy. In my opinion, it is a horrible mistake to ignore parts 2 and 3. The blind Oedipus is touchingly lead by his daughter. (I can not help but suspect this inspired the relationship between Edgar and Gloucester in Shakespeare's "King Lear.") It is also in this play that we see Creon is not exactly an outstanding citizen. He seemed nice enough in part 1, but once he has Oedipus' power, he is somewhat of a tyrant. It is also in part 2 that we are able to get a closer look at Oedipus. (REMEMBER, HE DID NOT KNOW HE HAD KILLED HIS FATHER, MARRIED HIS MOTHER, AND HAD CHILDREN WITH HIS MOTHER.) It is in this play that we see the human side of Oedipus. I can not overestimate the beauty of the scene where "seemingly sighted" he enters the Greek Version of heaven. Again remember, the story does not end here. You MUST read "Antigone" (Part 3).
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