Oedipus Rex (Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations (Paperback))

About this book

Written by Sophocles around 425 BCE Oedipus Rex or Oedipus the King is a classic Greek tragedy that depicts the search for self-understanding and forms the foundation for the symbolic conflict between fathers and sons. This collection of essays draws upon a rich history of criticism and commentary to examine the questions of fate free will heroism and humanity that this powerful tragedy continues to provoke. Thoughtful analyses are supplemented by features that make this resource ideal for those preparing in-depth research papers.