Oedipus Rex (Dover Thrift Edition Series)

One of the greatest of the classic Greek tragedies and a masterpiece of dramatic construction. Catastrophe ensues when King Oedipus discovers he has inadvertently killed his father and married his mother. Masterly use of dramatic irony greatly intensifies impact of agonizing events. Sophocles' finest play, <i>Oedipus Rex</i> ranks as a towering landmark of Western drama. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.

Author(s): Sophocles

ISBN 10: 0486268772
ISBN 13: 9780486268774
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Publication: June 1991
Edition: Special Value

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