Οιδίπους Τύραννος by Sophocles

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By Matthew Schneider Posted on Apr 1, 2026
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Sophocles, 496? BCE-407 BCE Sophocles, 496? BCE-407 BCE
Greek
"Οιδίπους Τύραννος" by Sophocles is a tragedy believed to have been first performed around 428 BCE. When plague devastates Thebes, King Oedipus vows to find and punish the murderer of the previous king, Laius, whose crime has brought divine wrath upon the city. His determined investigation leads him toward a terrible discovery about his own identit...
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can fulfill it. Many critics, including Aristotle, consider it the greatest tragedy ever written. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Charles Moore
3 months ago

It effectively synthesizes complex ideas into a coherent whole.

Thomas Martin
6 months ago

Before I started my latest project, I read this and the way it challenges the status quo is both daring and well-supported. A mandatory read for anyone in this industry.

Michael Walker
7 months ago

I have to admit, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling. I learned so much from this.

Barbara White
1 year ago

Recommended.

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