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Oedipus Rex
SophoclesAristotle’s template for the perfect tragedy; the ultimate demonstration of how humans cannot outrun their fate.
“Time, all-seeing Time, has dragged you to the light!”
— Sophocles
Why It's Lindy
Aristotle’s template for the perfect tragedy; the ultimate demonstration of how humans cannot outrun their fate.
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A king discovers he has unwittingly murdered his father and married his mother.
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Why should I read Oedipus Rex?
Aristotle’s template for the perfect tragedy; the ultimate demonstration of how humans cannot outrun their fate.
What is Oedipus Rex about?
A king discovers he has unwittingly murdered his father and married his mother.
