Publisher's Synopsis
Oedipus Tyrannus or Swellfoot the Tyrant: A Tragedy, in Two Acts is a play written by the renowned English poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley, in 1820. The play is a satirical take on the Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex, which tells the story of a king who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother. In Shelley's version, the story is set in a fictional kingdom ruled by a pig named Swellfoot, who is a tyrant and a despot. The play is filled with political satire and humor, and it mocks the corruption and ineptitude of the ruling class. The characters in the play include Swellfoot's queen, who is a scheming and manipulative woman, and a chorus of sheep, who represent the common people. The play is divided into two acts and is written in blank verse. It is considered one of Shelley's lesser-known works, but it is still studied and analyzed by scholars for its political and social commentary.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.
