A review by liewick
The Three Theban Plays: Antigone, Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus by Bernard Knox, Robert Fagles, Sophocles

dark sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Oedipus tells the classic and horrific tale of humanities lack of control and the powers of fate in the downfall of every individual. It is truly a haunting tale applicable to everyone in all times and places despite its ancient roots.

4 stars only because the classical translation was a bit too formal for me but it’s script format made it still accessible to read and understand.
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