Kral Oidipus - Sophokles -

💡 The name "Oedipus" means "swollen foot," referring to the injuries he received as an infant when his parents tried to have him killed to prevent the prophecy. 🏛️ Dramatic Innovations

While often read together, Sophocles wrote these three plays across 36 years and not in chronological order: The peak of his power and subsequent fall. Kral Oidipus - Sophokles

The story follows Oedipus, the King of Thebes, who is determined to save his city from a devastating plague. To end the suffering, he must find the murderer of the previous king, Laius. 💡 The name "Oedipus" means "swollen foot," referring

Sophocles introduced several changes to theater through this play: To end the suffering, he must find the

Compare it to , like Pier Paolo Pasolini’s 1967 version

The end of his life and his search for redemption.

Unlike earlier works, Oedipus is portrayed with deep psychological complexity, making his downfall more relatable and tragic. 📖 The Theban Plays