Sophocles 496? BCE-407 BCE creator Storr, Francis 1839-1919 text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Plays of Sophocles: Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus; Antigone" by Sophocles is a collection of classic Greek tragedies likely written in the 5th century BC. The central themes explore fate, free will, and the tragic consequences of human actions, revolving mainly around the lives of Oedipus and his family, highlighting his fall from grace and the ensuing curses that plague his lineage. The opening of "Oedipus the King" sets the stage in Thebes, where King Oedipus learns about a devastating plague afflicting his city. As he vows to find the cause, he is determined to uncover the truth, leading him down a path of self-discovery and horrifying realizations about his identity and past. The characters introduced, including the priest, Creon, and the blind seer Teiresias, foreshadow the tragic unraveling of Oedipus's life, particularly as themes of hubris and fate begin to prevail, laying the groundwork for the unfolding tragedy. The pleads of the Theban citizens highlight the desperation of those under Oedipus’s reign, marking him as both a capable but ultimately doomed leader. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Oedipus the King -- Oedipus at Colonus -- Antigone. Three Greek plays Release date is 2006-03-08 An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger Original publication data not identified Tragedies (Drama) Antigone (Mythological character) -- Drama Oedipus (Greek mythological figure) -- Drama Greek drama (Tragedy) -- Translations into English PA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133026.0 31