Oedipus

Oedipus: A Tragedy, As It Is Acted At His Highness The Duke Of York�������s Theater (1724) is a play written by John Dryden. The play is a retelling of the Greek myth of Oedipus, who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother. The play was first performed at the Duke of York's Theatre in London in 1724. It follows the story of Oedipus, the king of Thebes, who sets out to find the murderer of the previous king, Laius. As he investigates, he discovers that he himself is the murderer and that he has unknowingly married his own mother, Jocasta. The play explores themes of fate, free will, and the consequences of one's actions. Dryden's version of the play is known for its poetic language and dramatic tension, and it remains a popular work of literature and theatre today.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.