Oedipus, the banished king of Greek mythology who killed his father and married his mother, is the subject of Sophocles' Oedipus Trilogy, a series of three tragedies that tell a connected story. Despite their antiquity, these timeless works bring up questions that remain relevant in our society, and their exciting, colorful stories have a universal appeal that still captivates readers.

 

This book is part of a book series called Cliffs Notes .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 1965 by John Wiley & Sons Inc .

This book has the following chapters: Introduction. Background of Greek Tragedy. Aristotle on Tragedy. Life of Sophocles. The Mythological Background. The Theban Plays. A Note on Translations. Suggested Reading. Examination Questions.