CliffsNotes On Sophocles' Oedipus Trilogy

by Regina Kirby Higgins

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format."CliffsNotes on The Oedipus Trilogy" is your ticket to a greater understanding of three tragic dramas from Sophocles. Meet the subject of these plays: Oedipus, the banished king of Greek mythology who killed his father and married his mother. "Oedipus The King, Oedipus at Colonus, " and "Antigone" are timeless works that continue to captivate audiences even today.

This study guide covers all three plays with critical commentaries, summaries, and character analyses -- tools designed to open your eyes to the richness of Sophocles' work. Other features that help you study includeLife and background of the playwright, SophoclesAn introduction to Greek theatreA character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the charactersCritical essays on fate and ritual and transcendence in the "Oedipus Trilogy"A review section that tests your knowledgeA Resource Center full of books, films, and Internet sites

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112 pages, Paperback

First published July 15, 2000

Reviews

[Candice · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would not advise replacing the Oedipus Trilogy with these notes, but I would certainly advise that they be used in conjunction with the trilogy for clarification and background information.

[Terri Potoczna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great way of refreshing your memory once you've already read the story - or in preparation for reading it.