Oedipus király by Sophocles

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Author Sophocles, 496? BCE-407 BCE
Translator Csiky, Gergely, 1842-1891
Title Oedipus király
Note Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oedipus_Rex Wikipedia page about this book: https://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oidipusz_kir%C3%A1ly_(dr%C3%A1ma)
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Summary "Oedipus király" by Sophocles is a classical tragedy written in ancient Greece during the 5th century BC. The play centers around the character of Oedipus, the King of Thebes, who is determined to uncover the truth behind a plague devastating his city and the mysterious death of his predecessor, King Laïos. The story unfolds through themes of fate, free will, and the search for identity, ultimately leading to harrowing revelations that tie Oedipus's fate to the very calamities he seeks to eradicate. At the start of the play, Oedipus addresses the citizens of Thebes, who have gathered to seek his help in alleviating the plague that has struck the city. A priest articulates the suffering of the people, invoking Oedipus's previous triumph over the Sphinx. In response, Oedipus expresses his commitment to investigating the source of their troubles, even sending Creon to the oracle at Delphi for guidance. Upon Creon's return with revelations about the need to find Laïos's murderer to save the city, Oedipus vows to uncover the truth, setting the stage for a gripping and tragedy-laden journey into his past, ultimately foreshadowing the bitter fate that awaits him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Hungarian
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Tragedies
Subject Oedipus (Greek mythological figure) -- Drama
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EBook-No. 66100
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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