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Oedipus Rex

Oedipus the King

by Sophocles · -429 · 144 pages

Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Sigmund Freud

About This Book

King Oedipus of Thebes attempts to find the murderer of his predecessor to end a devastating plague. His investigation leads to the discovery that he has unwittingly fulfilled a prophecy to kill his father and marry his mother. The play is considered the definitive example of Greek tragedy.

Book Details

Published

-429

Pages

144

Language

el

ISBN

9781416500339

Awards & Recognition

Second Prize at the City Dionysia

Series

Part 1 of The Theban Plays

Audiobook Available

1h 22m
Narrated by Jon Screen

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