King Oedipus

King Oedipus is a classic play written by Sophocles in ancient Greece. The story follows the tragic tale of Oedipus, a king who unknowingly fulfills a prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his mother. As the play unfolds, Oedipus becomes increasingly desperate to uncover the truth about his past and the curse that has befallen his city. With the help of a wise prophet, he slowly uncovers the dark secrets that have been hidden from him for so long. The play explores themes of fate, free will, and the consequences of our actions. This edition of King Oedipus was published in 1881 and features a translation by Sir Richard Jebb. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek tragedy, classical literature, or the human condition.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.