Publisher's Synopsis
The Oedipus Tyrannus, also known as Oedipus Rex, is a tragedy written by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles in 429 BCE. The play tells the story of Oedipus, the king of Thebes, who unknowingly fulfills a prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his mother. As the play progresses, Oedipus slowly discovers the truth about his past and his actions, leading to his downfall.The play is structured around Oedipus' search for the truth, as he attempts to uncover the identity of the murderer of the previous king of Thebes, Laius. Along the way, he encounters a series of characters who provide him with clues and information, including the blind prophet Tiresias and the shepherd who saved him as a baby.The Oedipus Tyrannus is considered one of the greatest works of Western literature, and is known for its exploration of fate, free will, and the human condition. It has been adapted and interpreted in countless ways over the centuries, and 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.
