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Specimens of Greek Tragedy — Aeschylus and Sophocles by Goldwin Smith
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SOPHOCLES.


OEDIPUS THE KING.

Introduction

The Plague-stricken Thebans supplicate Oedipus for Relief. Lines 1-77

Oedipus calls upon Tiresias to reveal the Murderer of Laius. Lines
300-462

The Death of Polybus announced. The Secret of Oedipus's Incest and
Murder revealed. Lines 924-1085

Jocasta hangs herself and Oedipus puts out his Eyes. The Scene
described. Lines 1223-1296

Oedipus bewails his Calamities. His Colloquy with Creon. Lines
1369-1514


OEDIPUS AT COLONUS.

Introduction

Oedipus and Antigone arrive at Colonus and enter the Consecrated
Ground. Lines 1-110

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