The Oedipus Tyrannus (1897)

The Oedipus Tyrannus is a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles in 429 BC. The play tells the story of Oedipus, the King of Thebes, who becomes embroiled in a complex web of fate and prophecy. Oedipus is determined to uncover the truth about his past and the mysterious death of his predecessor, King Laius. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers that he himself is the killer of Laius and that he has unknowingly married his own mother, Jocasta.The play explores themes of fate, free will, and the consequences of hubris. Oedipus is a tragic hero whose downfall is caused by his own flaws and the forces of destiny. The play also touches on the themes of blindness and sight, as Oedipus is physically blind but gains insight into his own fate.The Oedipus Tyrannus is considered one of the greatest works of Greek literature and is still widely studied and performed today. It is a powerful exploration of the human condition and the struggle to understand our place in a world governed by forces beyond our control.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.