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Oedipus the King by Sophocles (Book Analysis) (eBook, ePUB)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Unlock the more straightforward side of Oedipus the King with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of Oedipus the King by Sophocles, a world-famous tragedy in which a man discovers that he has murdered his father and married his mother, despite having tried to escape this fate. The tragic irony in the play and the pathos of the scenes leading up to its final tragic ending have made it one of the major theatrical works of Ancient Times. Sophocles wrote 120 plays during his lifetime, but Oedipus the King is one of just seven to have survived. This classic tragedy has inspired many plays and films, and was even the basis for Freud's famous theory of the Oedipus Complex.  Find out everything you need to know about Oedipus the King in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: . A complete plot summary . Character studies . Key themes and symbols . Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: BrightSummaries.com
• Seitenzahl: 24
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Oktober 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9782806273444
• Artikelnr.: 47045003