Matura exam in Polish
If you’ve already read Antigone , Daedalus and Icarus , and the Iliad , it’s high time for Oedipus . As mythology has undoubtedly been present in our history and culture for many years, sometimes we do not realize that we use it in our daily life. Someone gets into a chimerical mood, has a Martial face, something becomes an Achilles’ heel or a Trojan horse. Reading the myths about Sisyphus, Prometheus, Achilles, Icarus or Pandora, we penetrate deeply into the fabric of a literary text, but – attention – we can also do it in a much more pleasant way. Luc Ferry has provided us readers with many attractions. The newest volume – Oedipus– this is the next installment of the popular myth that evokes memories from school times, enables more effective preparation for the matriculation examination or makes us curious, fascinating and captivating with its message.
About a myth
Katharsis, tragic irony, hybris, hamartia … and king Oedipus – the one who was not allowed to experience happiness. To avoid the fall of Thebes, foreseen by the oracle, King Laius and his wife Jocasta forsake their newborn son, Oedipus, for certain death. The child is saved by shepherds who want to please their master – the king of Corinth, Polibus and his wife Merope (they are unsuccessfully trying to get biological offspring). The prince grows up and becomes more and more aware of his situation; but he knows nothing about the family’s curse. During one of the sumptuous feasts, a random participant calls the protagonist a “bastard”, then he begins to wonder about his origin and possible adoption. In order to find the truth, Oedipus goes to the oracle of Delphi, who tells him about his terrible destiny: he will kill his father and marry his mother. The terrified hero, convinced that he is the son of the king of Corinth, decides to run away and do everything possible to prevent the fulfillment of the prophecy. He does not know, however, that in this way it will only accelerate its realization.
Subjectively
The story of Oedipus is one of the most tragic in all mythology. Egmont publishing house made sure that it was better available for readers of all ages. Luc Ferry is the originator and author of Oedipus, screenwriter – Clotilde Bruneau, artistic director Didier Pola, Diego Oddi and Ruby are responsible for the drawings and colors, while the cover is prepared by Fred Vignaux. The reviewed volume was also enriched with a scientific study in which the true meaning of the Oedipus myth was analyzed in detail (including the Freudian interpretation of the myth), it was explained what an “epigon” is, and it was discussed whether the original curse is the key to blind fate. . The story of Oedipus has been closed in a hardcover, enriched with colorful end papers, fascinating illustrations and, of course, an invaluable message. This is another part of the series that can be safely recommended (not only) to high school graduates!
