Publication details
The Metamorphoses of Oedipus the King
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| Year of publication | 2009 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Eirene |
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| Citation | |
| Field | Art, architecture, cultural heritage |
| Keywords | Greek tragedy; Czech performances; Oedipus the King |
| Description | In the last few years, the figure of Oedipus has gained new features in Czech theatres (National theatre Prague 1996, Under Palmovka Theatre 2002;Strašnický Theatre 2008).We can see a gradual degradation of the figure of Oedipus,his demythologization.He looks near to todays unflattering form of political represantives with all their arrogance and incompetence. |