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Oedipus at Colonus (Storr Translation)

Oedipus at Colonus (Storr Translation)

著者： Sophocles
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In this powerful second installment of Sophocless Theban Plays, we follow the heart-wrenching journey of Oedipus as he grapples with the devastating consequences of his fate. Having fulfilled the grim prophecy that foretold he would slay his father and wed his mother, Oedipus blinds himself and embarks on a solitary pilgrimage, accompanied by his devoted daughters, Antigone and Ismene. Join us as we explore themes of redemption, loss, and the struggle for peace in this timeless tragedy. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) Cast Oedipus Andy Minter Antigone Elizabeth Klett Ismene Arielle Lipshaw Theseus Mark F. Smith Creon Bruce Pirie Polyneices David Goldfarb Stranger Lucy Perry Messenger Martin Geeson Chorus Lars Rolander Narrator David Lawrence Audio edited by Elizabeth KlettCopyright Family and Culture アート エンターテインメント・舞台芸術 戯曲・演劇 文学史・文学批評
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