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This play recounts the blind, exiled Oedipus' final days. The primary action involves a fight over where Oedipus is to die (as that place is to become hallowed ground). Familial interactions also play a key role in the drama.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Bioscope (Firm), British Broadcasting Corporation, Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors: Sophocles, Quayle, Anthony, 1913-1989, Stevenson, Juliet, Taylor, Don, 1936-2003
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities, [1991]
Series:Theatre in video.
Theban plays.
Subjects:
Greek drama (Tragedy)
Nonfiction films.
Documentary films.
Internet videos.
Online Access:Connect to this online video
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Summary:This play recounts the blind, exiled Oedipus' final days. The primary action involves a fight over where Oedipus is to die (as that place is to become hallowed ground). Familial interactions also play a key role in the drama.
Item Description:Originally published as a videocassette.
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 streaming video (120 min.)