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Who wrote Oedipus Rex?

Sophocles, an Ancient Greek playwright, wrote Oedipus Rex.


What Greek playwright wrote 'Oedipus Rex'?

Sophocles.


Which Greek playwright wrote Oedipus Rex?

Sophocles.


What is 'Oedipus Rex'?

A play written by Sophocles, the Greek playwright.


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.


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 playwright wrote Oepidus Rex?

Sophocles


Type of plays that sophocles wrote?

Oedipus Rex


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.


What ancient playwright wrote three plays concerning the tragedy of Oedipus?

Sophocles


What plays are related to 'Oedipus Rex'?

Plays that are connected to 'Oedipus Rex' include those written by Aeschylus [c. 525/524 B.C.E. - 456/455 B.C.E.] and Sophocles [496 B.C.E.-406 B.C.E.]. Aeschylus wrote 'Laius', 'Oedipus', 'The Sphinx', and 'Seven against Thebes'. Sophocles wrote 'Oedipus Rex', 'Oedipus at Colonus', and 'Antigone'.