Œdipe roi
tragédie de Sophocle
Book • 1861
In 'Œdipe roi,' Sophocles explores the tragic story of Oedipus, who becomes the king of Thebes after solving the riddle of the Sphinx.
Unaware that he has fulfilled a prophecy by killing his father, Laius, and marrying his mother, Jocasta, Oedipus sets out to find the murderer of Laius to end a plague ravaging Thebes.
The play unfolds as Oedipus discovers the stark truth about his identity, leading to his downfall.
Themes of fate, free will, and the human condition are central to the narrative.
The play is part of 'The Oedipus Plays' trilogy, which also includes 'Oedipus at Colonus' and 'Antigone'.
Unaware that he has fulfilled a prophecy by killing his father, Laius, and marrying his mother, Jocasta, Oedipus sets out to find the murderer of Laius to end a plague ravaging Thebes.
The play unfolds as Oedipus discovers the stark truth about his identity, leading to his downfall.
Themes of fate, free will, and the human condition are central to the narrative.
The play is part of 'The Oedipus Plays' trilogy, which also includes 'Oedipus at Colonus' and 'Antigone'.
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