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Oedipus

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 60

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Seneca

Oedipus

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 60
Book Details
Pages

42

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Thebes • Ancient Greece

Publication Year

60

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Oedipus by Seneca follows King Oedipus of Thebes as he attempts to save his city from a devastating plague. Learning from the Oracle at Delphi, he discovers that the plague is a result of his unknown patricide and incest, fulfilling a prophecy foretold at his birth. Determined to uncover the truth, he summons the prophet Tiresias and eventually realizes his guilt. Consequently, Oedipus blinds himself and Jocasta dies.

Dark

Mysterious

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

3.7

465 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Seneca’s Oedipus offers a gripping retelling of the Greek tragedy with intense emotional depth and philosophical insights. Praised for its eloquent language and moral complexity, it is occasionally critiqued for its verbosity and deviations from Sophocles’ original plot structure. A compelling read for those interested in Roman adaptations of Greek classics.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Oedipus?

Lovers of classical literature and ancient drama will relish Seneca's Oedipus. Fans of Sophocles' Oedipus Rex and Euripides' works will appreciate the play's intense exploration of fate and human nature, making it ideal for readers who enjoy deep philosophical themes and tragic storytelling akin to Shakespearean tragedies.

3.7

465 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

42

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Thebes • Ancient Greece

Publication Year

60

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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