The Oedipus Tyrannus of Sophocles: Harvard University, Sanders Theater, May 17, 19, and 20, 1881 (1881)

The Oedipus Tyrannus of Sophocles is a play that was performed at Harvard University's Sanders Theater on May 17, 19, and 20 in 1881. The play is a tragedy that tells the story of Oedipus, a king who unwittingly fulfills a prophecy that he would kill his father and marry his mother. The play explores themes of fate, free will, and the consequences of one's actions. Sophocles is one of the most famous Greek playwrights, and this performance of his play was a significant event in the history of theater. This book contains a record of the performance, including the text of the play, as well as notes and commentary from the performers and scholars who participated in the production. It is an important resource for anyone interested in Greek drama or the history of theater.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.