Oedipus the King by Sophocles

Zero to Well-Read

Nov 04, 2025•1 hr 26 min

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Episode description

Jeff and Rebecca throw it way back to the GOAT of ancient Greek tragedies, Oedipus the King by Sophocles, and are delighted to report that, 2500 years later, it still hits. They discuss the invention of drama, the ways that ancient philosophy continue to influence art, and why some really old stories never lose their staying power.

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