Oedipus Rex
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Secondary Sources:
Intro to Greek Drama: Click here
Intro to Greek Tragedy: Click here
Guide for Oedipus Rex: This informational website provides background information and analysis of the play from Temple University. Click here
Sophocles and Aristotle: An ancient philosopher's theories continue to influence the way that tragedy is interpreted. Here are excerpts from the primary source. Click here
Can't get enough Oedipus? Here's some great books / poems / videos that you might enjoy as well...
Poem to read with Oedipus Rex: "Sonnet 19" by John Milton
Short story by Ray Bradbury called "The Veldt." See this website for more info about Ray Bradbury (including a video of Stephen Colbert reading it)
