“Time, which sees all things, has found you out.”
Book:Oedipus the King
Quote by Sophocles
Work
Oedipus the King
This seminal work of Greek drama follows the tragic story of Oedipus, who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother, fulfilling the prophecy of the Oracle of Delphi. The play delves into the themes of destiny, the human condition, and the nature of justice. more
Author
Sophocles
Sophocles, born in 498 BC and died in 406 BC, was a renowned Greek tragic playwright. He is one of the three greatest tragic poets of ancient Greece, alongside Aeschylus and Euripides. Sophocles' works profoundly revealed the complexity of human nature and social contradictions, exerting a profound influence on subsequent drama. more
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