King Oedipus The Oedipus Tyrannus Of Sophocles (1881)

King Oedipus: The Oedipus Tyrannus Of Sophocles (1881) is a classic play by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles. The play follows the story of Oedipus, the king of Thebes, who unwittingly fulfills a prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his mother. As the play progresses, Oedipus discovers the truth about his past and the terrible deeds he has committed. The play is a powerful exploration of fate, free will, and the consequences of our actions. Sophocles' writing is known for its poetic language and dramatic tension, making King Oedipus a timeless masterpiece of Western literature. This edition includes a new introduction and notes by the translator, E.H. Plumptre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.