Oedipus King of Thebes / Translated into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes

Written by Sophocles

Published by Public Domain

Genre: Tragedy

Audience: Readers of classic literature and Greek tragedies

Tone: Serious

In 'Oedipus King of Thebes,' Oedipus's quest to save his city from a plague leads him to uncover a devastating truth about his own identity, resulting in tragic consequences that fulfill a horrific prophecy.