At last! An edition of the finest tragedy from ancient Greece that students can read effortlessly! The legend of a young hero who solved the riddle of the sphinx and was rewarded with a throne and queen only to face the terrible plague that ravaged his city. The greatest detective story of all time – OEDIPUS, REX. He must interview witnesses, accuse suspects, and consult the mystical oracle at Delphi to finally discover the horrifying truth of who murdered the last king! The sentences in this edition flow smoothly using simple words and clear stage directions. Photos and a map bring Oedipus’s world to light. An introduction and essays by renowned scholars explain the background and deeper meaning of the play.