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daybreak 's review for:
Oedipus Rex
by Sophocles
Terrific!
Quite bland during the first half then a masterpiece in it's later part.
This greek play is a real tragedy, with a capital letter 't'.
While I did know the story (like most people today) the unravelling of the plot at the end was nonetheless intense, violent and absolutely heartbreaking. The writing is excellent : this had me gasping (literally), horrified, tearing up and touched at the same time.
It is also worth noting how Greeks, although living thousands of years ago, were masters in the art of philosophy and existentialism. This play depicts a more cynical outlook on life, happiness and fate that does ring a bit true to the ears even in the 21st century.
What a play!
Quite bland during the first half then a masterpiece in it's later part.
This greek play is a real tragedy, with a capital letter 't'.
While I did know the story (like most people today) the unravelling of the plot at the end was nonetheless intense, violent and absolutely heartbreaking. The writing is excellent : this had me gasping (literally), horrified, tearing up and touched at the same time.
It is also worth noting how Greeks, although living thousands of years ago, were masters in the art of philosophy and existentialism. This play depicts a more cynical outlook on life, happiness and fate that does ring a bit true to the ears even in the 21st century.
What a play!