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Who wrote Oedipus Rex?
Sophocles, an Ancient Greek playwright, wrote Oedipus Rex.
What Greek playwright wrote 'Oedipus Rex'?
Sophocles.
Which playwright wrote Oedipus Rex?
Sophocles
What is 'Oedipus Rex'?
A play written by Sophocles, the Greek playwright.
Which Greek playwright wrote Oepidus Rex?
Sophocles
Who wrote Oedipus Rex?
Sophocles, an Ancient Greek playwright, wrote Oedipus Rex.
What Greek playwright wrote 'Oedipus Rex'?
Sophocles.
Which playwright wrote Oedipus Rex?
Sophocles
What is 'Oedipus Rex'?
A play written by Sophocles, the Greek playwright.
Which Greek playwright wrote Oepidus Rex?
Sophocles
How old was Sophocles when he wrote 'Oedipus Rex'?
In his sixties is the age at which Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.) wrote "Oedipus Rex."Specifically, it is not known for sure exactly when the ancient Greek dramatist wrote his play about the life and times of Theban King Oedipus. But it generally is guesstimated as no later than 430 B.C.E. That gives the playwright an age of 65 at the latest.
By which title is 'Oedipus Rex' also known?
"Oedipus Tyrannus" and "Oedipus the King" are two titles by which the play "Oedipus Rex" also is known.Specifically, "Oedipus Tyrannus" is the play's original title by ancient Greek playwright Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.). "Oedipus Rex" is the title that is given to the Latin translation of the original Greek play. "Oedipus the King" is the title to the English translation.
Who wrote the tragedy of Oedipus Rex?
Sophocles
Who is the playwright about Oedipus?
Sophocles [496 B.C.E. - 406 B.C.E.] is the playwright of the Oedipus plays. Specifically, he's the author of 'Oedipus Rex', 'Oedipus at Colonus' and 'Antigone'. The first play deals with Oedipus' fall from grace, the second with his death and the third with the fates of his four children.
Which Greek dramatist wrote the tragedies 'Antigone' and 'Oedipus Rex'?
Sophocles (c. 496 B.C.E. - c. 406 B.C.E.) wrote the tragedies "Antigone" and "Oedipus Rex."Specifically, the ancient Greek dramatist claimed as his hometown Colonus. Nowadays, Colonus is part of the Greek capital city of Athens. But back at the time of Sophocles', Colonus was known as the place where tragic Theban King Oedipus died and was buried.
Is Aeschylus the author of 'Oedipus Rex'?
No, Aeschylus did not write a play called "Oedipus Rex."Specifically, Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.) was an ancient Greek playwright and the play's author. Aeschylus (525/524 B.C.E. - 455/456 B.C.E.) also wrote about Thebes, but in terms of Theban King Oedipus' contentious children. His play, "Seven Against Thebes," covers what happens between the death of Oedipus in "Oedipus at Colonus" and the referenced deaths of his sons Eteocles and Polyneices in "Antigone."
Does the action in 'Oedipus Rex' take place near the end of the Oedipus myth?
Yes, the play "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.) takes place near to, but not at, end of the Oedipus myth.Specifically, how the myth ends is the subject of two other plays by the same ancient Greek playwright. "Oedipus at Colonus," as the chronological sequel to "Oedipus Rex," covers the Theban King's exile and happy death at Colonus. "Antigone," as the chronological sequel to "Oedipus at Colonus," covers what happens to Oedipus' children.
