Theatrical Space and Historical Place in Sophocles' Oedipus at Colonus

Focusing on the social and political context of Greek tragedies, this book presents an innovative analysis of Oedipus at Colonus through a semiotic theory of theatrical space. Lowell Edmunds explores how the Athenian revolution of 411 B.C.E. influenced the play's setting and themes. By examining the visual and spatial elements, he offers a fresh perspective on the work. The book also features an appendix detailing Sophocles' life and the play's reception, making it a vital resource for students and scholars of semiotics and Greek theater.