Theseus

André Gide
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Theseus, mythical hero of Athens, narrates his life story in an existential vacuum following the failure of his marriages, the death of his son, Hippolytus, his own famous exploits a distant memory. Tragedy punctuates this narrative, as it does his drama, Oedipus, also published here, both works elaborating through myth an unanswerable search for self.
Genres: FranceFrench LiteratureFictionLiteratureClassicsDramaGreeceMythologyFantasy20th Century
112 Pages

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