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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
"Count no mortal happy till he has passed the final limit of his life secure from pain." How tragic.
The pleasure of holding an illustrated book has never changed for me. When I held the first illustrated Ugly Duckling, I was awestruck and when I hold the illustrated Oedipus the King, I drool at the art and typesetting.
This story is as old as time, at least the myth is. A myth that describes a psychological complexity between a parent and child, and is the root cause of discord in seventy percent of Indian families (pun intended). Actual play of Sophocles' has elements of detective novel, where poor Oedipus is obsessed with finding clues to the immoral task (murder of King Laius) that happened in Thebes and because of which Thebes is plagued and blighted. The retelling of the play has retained the curious mind and king complex of Oedipus.
Begins with collective voice of common masses of Thebes, the chorus. Who are beautifully distinguished with red letters. Throughout the narration they try to remain honest and faithful to the king. Each section is divided by detailed symbols each varied from other. The whole book is aesthetically pleasing, from its typesetting to margins to spacing between words, everything is neat.
I loved the art that is obviously inspired from Greek Pottery and the use of colours, half of which I can't name. Though it's a tragic story I read, holding the book makes me feel purged and happy. I have two more illustrated Greek plays to finish by the same trio.
For me moral of each Greek tragedy with prophecy in it, is that, don't try to control your future especially your tragedies, you will cause more trouble. Queen Merope and King Polybus are casualties of one man's stupidity that is Laius. They could have raised a perfectly healthy son, educated him, told him about the prophecy, and then sent him to war to command first line of defence like David sent a certain soldier to steal his wife.
This story is as old as time, at least the myth is. A myth that describes a psychological complexity between a parent and child, and is the root cause of discord in seventy percent of Indian families (pun intended). Actual play of Sophocles' has elements of detective novel, where poor Oedipus is obsessed with finding clues to the immoral task (murder of King Laius) that happened in Thebes and because of which Thebes is plagued and blighted. The retelling of the play has retained the curious mind and king complex of Oedipus.
Begins with collective voice of common masses of Thebes, the chorus. Who are beautifully distinguished with red letters. Throughout the narration they try to remain honest and faithful to the king. Each section is divided by detailed symbols each varied from other. The whole book is aesthetically pleasing, from its typesetting to margins to spacing between words, everything is neat.
I loved the art that is obviously inspired from Greek Pottery and the use of colours, half of which I can't name. Though it's a tragic story I read, holding the book makes me feel purged and happy. I have two more illustrated Greek plays to finish by the same trio.
For me moral of each Greek tragedy with prophecy in it, is that, don't try to control your future especially your tragedies, you will cause more trouble. Queen Merope and King Polybus are casualties of one man's stupidity that is Laius. They could have raised a perfectly healthy son, educated him, told him about the prophecy, and then sent him to war to command first line of defence like David sent a certain soldier to steal his wife.
I haven’t read anything in a while, so maybe I’m starved for literature, but dang. Oedipus’s problems are thought-provoking. A way lighter read than Aeneid, but I feel like I didn’t get as involved in Oedipus Rex as the Latin classic. Still really good
Although I was familiar with the storyline, I still found this book so captivating! It's starts off fast-paced, slows down a little in the middle, and continues with break-neck speed until the end. I finished it in a matter of a few hours, I thought it was so intriguing. The play raises extremely interesting questions about humans, fate, and death.
I also really recommend this edition, it has a lot of interesting notes included!
I also really recommend this edition, it has a lot of interesting notes included!
I was so excited to read Oedipus Rex and am happy to say it met all of my expectations and more. Sophocles was certainly a man beyond his time - not only are the characters fatally real but the play was slightly comical as well, espcially Creon.
Oedpius: You find me stubborn?
Creon: No, I think you're insane.
FUNNY!!!
Anyway, this was an amazing play about the devestaing consequences of when human pride and strive for knowledge goes too far.
10/10
I recommend for everyone!!!!!!!!
Oedpius: You find me stubborn?
Creon: No, I think you're insane.
FUNNY!!!
Anyway, this was an amazing play about the devestaing consequences of when human pride and strive for knowledge goes too far.
10/10
I recommend for everyone!!!!!!!!
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
2021: My students committed to reading this play theatrically this year (props and all)! An excellent read through.
2020: When the reality of Oedipus' circumstances finally sink in...the reactions are the best.
2019: Remains one of the greatest texts to use to watch student reactions.
2018: One of the greatest literary "plot twists" in all history?! This was a fun read with my students that generated great discussion.
2020: When the reality of Oedipus' circumstances finally sink in...the reactions are the best.
2019: Remains one of the greatest texts to use to watch student reactions.
2018: One of the greatest literary "plot twists" in all history?! This was a fun read with my students that generated great discussion.
Read this for school and a little confusing and complicated.
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes