Monday, June 10, 2024

June 10- From "Oedipus The King" by Sophocles (~429) translated by E.H. Plumptre

When given the option, I always pick the play versions with crazy masks.

June 10- From Oedipus The King by Sophocles (~429) translated by E.H. Plumptre

Summary: Once again, violating hospitality ruins everything.

Commentary: 

Filling his couch, and calling his wife mine,
This is the best way to take someone's wife.

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