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Oedipus Rex

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Written by Sophocles and performed between 430 and 426 BCE, *Oedipus Rex* is a classic Greek tragedy that revolves around King Oedipus's quest to save Thebes from a plague.

The play unfolds as Oedipus searches for the murderer of his predecessor, King Laius, only to discover that he himself is the culprit.

This revelation leads to the tragic downfall of Oedipus, who blinds himself after learning of his patricide and incest.

The play explores themes of fate, free will, and the tragic flaw of hubris, and it remains a foundational work in Greek drama, influencing countless subsequent playwrights and storytellers.

Mentioned by

Alain de Botton

Father Wesley Walker

Dr. Frank Grabowski

Mentioned in 8 episodes

Referenced by

Alain de Botton

by its famous last line - 'call no man happy till he dies' - as a reflection of tragic Greek wisdom.

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Mentioned by

Stephen West

as an example of a deeply flawed character in Greek tragedy.

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Mentioned when discussing the Oedipus complex in Freudian psychoanalysis.

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Mentioned as a famous example of Greek tragedy that continues to have an enormous impact today.

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Mentioned by

KC Shornima

to highlight the comedic structure inherent in even tragic stories.

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Mentioned by

Natalie Haynes

as one of the celebrated Greek tragedians whose texts were sought after by the Library of Alexandria.

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Mentioned by Barry Strauss as a tragedy that refers obliquely to the war.

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Mentioned by

Father Wesley Walker

in comparison to "The Castle of Otranto", exploring similarities and differences in themes of fate, morality, and divine justice.

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Wes Alwan

references Oedipus when discussing trauma.

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Mentioned by

Dr. Frank Grabowski

in the context of comparing Sophocles' works to Aeschylus' Oresteia trilogy.

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Referenced in a discussion about Freud's Oedipus Complex.

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Mentioned by Matt Wolfe in the context of upcoming West End productions.

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Mentioned by

Joseph Pearce

as foundational to Western and Christian civilization.

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Mentioned by

Edith Hall

while reviewing two different stage productions of his plays, Oedipus and Electra.

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