Sophocles - Oedipus the King
Oedipus the King, by Sophocles, a new translated by Bernard M. W. Knox, published by Pocket Library, 1959.ISBN: N/A?Weight: 0.15 LbsCover: PaperbackCondition: Used, DecentPages: 110From AI: **Oedipus the King** by Sophocles, translated by Bernard M. W. Knox and published by Pocket Library in 1959, is one of the tremendously influential tragedies in Western literature. The play tells the story of Oedipus, the King of Thebes, who is determined to rid his city of a plague. In his quest for answers, Oedipus seeks the help of the prophet Tiresias, who reveals that Oedipus himself is the source of the curse. Unbeknownst to him, Oedipus has fulfilled a prophecy that foretold he would kill his father and marry his mother. The play follows Oedipus’s journey of discovery as he uncovers the truth about his identity and the horrific fate that he has unwittingly brought upon himself.Knox’s translation captures the dramatic tension of the original Greek text, focusing on the themes of fate