Publisher's Synopsis
The Oedipus Rex of Sophocles: Chiefly According to the Text of Brunck (1829) is a book that presents the classic Greek tragedy of Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. The text is based primarily on the version edited by Richard Fran�����ois Philippe Brunck in 1829. The play tells the story of Oedipus, a king who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother, fulfilling a prophecy that he had tried to avoid. The book includes an introduction that provides background information on the play and its themes, as well as a commentary that offers insights into the characters, plot, and language used by Sophocles. This edition is intended for scholars, students of Greek literature, and anyone interested in reading one of the most famous plays of all time.With Critical, Philological, And Explanatory Notes, Illustrations Of Peculiar Idioms, And Examination Questions.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.
