The Oedipus Tyrannus of Sophocles: Harvard University, Sanders Theater, May 17, 19, and 20, 1881 (1881) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169270794)

The Oedipus Tyrannus of Sophocles is a play that was performed at Harvard University's Sanders Theater on May 17, 19, and 20 in the year 1881. The play is written by Sophocles and tells the story of Oedipus, a king who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother, fulfilling a prophecy that he had tried to avoid. The play explores themes of fate, free will, and the consequences of one's actions. The performance at Harvard University was likely a production of the play, and this book may contain a transcription or adaptation of that performance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Sophocles
ISBN-10: 1169270794
ISBN-13: 9781169270794
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 164
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d