Οἰδίπους Τύραννος (Oidípous Týrannos)
About this book
Oedipus Rex chronicles the story of Oedipus, a man that becomes the king of Thebes and was always destined from birth to murder his father Laius and marry his mother Jocasta. The play is an example of a classic tragedy, noticeably containing an emphasis on how Oedipus's own faults contribute to the tragic hero's downfall, as opposed to having fate be the sole cause. Over the centuries, Oedipus Rex has come to be regarded by many as the Greek tragedy par excellence.
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 33 readers · 84 pages · ≈ 1 h 33 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Οἰδίπους Τύραννος (Oidípous Týrannos)?
About ≈ 1 h 33 m — 84 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Οἰδίπους Τύραννος (Oidípous Týrannos)?
84 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Οἰδίπους Τύραννος (Oidípous Týrannos)?
It sits on the Drama shelves.
Is Οἰδίπους Τύραννος (Oidípous Týrannos) in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Οἰδίπους Τύραννος (Oidípous Týrannos)?
The main characters include Oedipus.
Where does Οἰδίπους Τύραννος (Oidípous Týrannos) take place?
It is set in Theatre of Dionysus, Athens during 429 BC.
Who wrote Οἰδίπους Τύραννος (Oidípous Týrannos)?
Sophocles.
Where can I read Οἰδίπους Τύραννος (Oidípous Týrannos) online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library