Theban Plays: King Oedipus, Oedipus at Colonus, Antigone - Sophocles

The Theban Plays by Sophocles

The Theban Plays by Sophocles bring together three of the most enduring works of ancient Greek tragedy: Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone. Though often published together, Sophocles wrote each play independently for separate Athenian festivals, creating powerful but distinct explorations of fate, prophecy, justice, and the human condition. Across these timeless works, Sophocles examines the tragic rise and fall of Oedipus and the generational consequences that shape his doomed family and the city of Thebes. Buy in Kenya with Fast Delivery. 

What you’ll learn 

• The full mythological arc of Oedipus and the House of Thebes

• Sophocles’ insight into fate, prophecy, and human choice

• The origins of tragic structure and classical Greek drama

• The moral and political tensions explored in Antigone

• How ancient themes of justice, power, and identity remain relevant today

• Why Oedipus the King is considered a masterpiece of dramatic irony

Who should read the book

Essential reading for literature lovers, philosophy students, classicists, history enthusiasts, and anyone exploring Greek tragedy, mythology, or the origins of Western storytelling. Ideal for readers who enjoy timeless narratives about fate, morality, and human complexity.

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