About this book
Sophocles' Oedipus Tyrannus stands as one of ancient literature's most powerful explorations of fate, pride, and tragic consequence. This masterpiece of Greek drama follows King Oedipus as he investigates a terrible plague ravaging his city of Thebes, only to discover that the answers he seeks will unravel everything he believes about himself.
Written and performed around 415 BCE, this tragic play examines the inexorable nature of destiny through a brilliant dramatic structure that influenced Western theater for millennia. As Oedipus relentlessly pursues the truth, each revelation brings him closer to a horrifying realization about his own past—a journey that transforms him from revered leader to a man undone by knowledge itself.
The play's exploration of human limitation, divine will, and the dangerous pursuit of truth remains remarkably relevant. Sophocles' masterful use of dramatic irony, where the audience understands implications the protagonist cannot, creates unbearable tension throughout. The work examines how intelligence and determination, admirable qualities, can become instruments of self-destruction when wielded without humility.
This audiobook is ideal for students of classical literature, theater enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to understand the foundational texts that shaped Western drama. Whether you're discovering this ancient tragedy for the first time or revisiting its profound insights, Oedipus Tyrannus offers timeless lessons about the human condition and the limits of our control over our own destinies.
