Oedipus, King of Thebes (1849) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168876836)

Oedipus, King of Thebes is a tragic play written by Sophocles in 429 BC. The play tells the story of Oedipus, the king of Thebes, who unwittingly fulfills a prophecy that he would kill his father and marry his mother. Upon discovering the truth, Oedipus blinds himself and is exiled from Thebes. The play explores themes of fate, free will, and the consequences of one's actions. Sophocles' writing is known for its powerful language, vivid imagery, and complex characters. Oedipus, King of Thebes is considered one of the greatest works of Greek tragedy and has been adapted into numerous films, operas, and plays.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.

Author: Sophocles
ISBN-10: 1168876834
ISBN-13: 9781168876836
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 74
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 6.00h x 9.02w x 0.31d