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This is an online study guide for the classical play Oedipus Rex / Oedipus the King by Sophocles including author information, literary elements, scene summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.

A short summary of an article written on the famous Greek play by Sophocles. A good reference for a student looking for examples of summary essays.

In addition to the usual biographical material and links to English translations of his plays, this includes a long discussion of "Oedipus the King," Sophocles' most famous work.

Full text of Sophocles' plays is available here, with easy printing and emailing functions.