🎴 Flashcard Mode
The Evolution of Mystery: Tracing the Genre's Historical Roots
Card1 / 15
Mastered0
Review0
QuestionClick to flip
Which ancient Greek playwright is often credited with laying the foundation for the mystery genre?
AnswerClick to flip back
A
Sophocles
💡 Explanation:
Sophocles' play Oedipus Rex is considered a seminal work in the mystery genre, introducing elements of suspense, investigation, and revelation.