The Road from Colonus is a play written by E.M. Forster that was first published in 1947. It is based on the Greek myth of Theseus and his journey to find his father, King Aegeus, who had been turned into a rock by Poseidon. The play follows Theseus as he travels through Athens and meets various characters along the way, including the blind poet Simonides and the prophet Tiresias. Ultimately, Theseus discovers that his father is not on the road to Colonus but in Athens itself, where he has been living for many years. The play explores themes of identity, family, and the search for meaning in life.
By E.M. Forster · Genre: Literary Fiction, Short Stories, Classic · 2 chapters