Publisher's Synopsis
Oedipus, King of Thebes is a tragic play written by Sophocles in 429 BC. The story revolves around Oedipus, the king of Thebes, who unknowingly fulfills a prophecy that he would kill his father and marry his mother. The play begins with a plague that has struck the city of Thebes, and Oedipus sends his brother-in-law, Creon, to consult the oracle of Apollo to find a solution. The oracle reveals that the plague is a punishment for the murder of the previous king, Laius, and that the killer must be brought to justice. Oedipus vows to find the murderer and bring him to justice, not realizing that he is the culprit.As the play progresses, Oedipus slowly uncovers the truth about his past and realizes that he has fulfilled the prophecy. He blinds himself in horror and shame, and his wife/mother, Jocasta, kills herself. The play ends with Oedipus being exiled from Thebes, and his fate serving as a warning to others about the dangers of hubris and the power of fate.Sophocles' Oedipus, King of Thebes is considered one of the greatest tragedies in Western literature, and explores themes of fate, free will, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a timeless masterpiece that continues to be studied and performed today.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.
