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ENC 1102 - Steinhardt (Dale Mabry): Oedipus the the King

Resources and tips to help you complete your assignments for Professor Steinhardt's course.

Overviews of Oedipus the King, also known as Oedipus Tyrannus

Oedipus the King, from Literature and Its Times

Includes Synopsis; Events in History at the Time the Play Takes Place; The plot; Prophecy and the gods; Predestination vs. free will; and much more. 

Oedipus Tyrannus, from Masterplots Fourth Edition

Brief synopsis and critical analysis.

Oedipus Tyrannus, from Cyclopedia of Literary Characters

Besides Oedipus, each named charater is described, aong with his or her role in the story. Includes