Read a plot overview of the entire play or a scene by scene summary and analysis. Kitto translator this volume contains three masterpieces by the greek playwright sophocles, widely regarded since. Plus, youll get an additional audiobook per month after trial. Plumptre with an introduction by john williams white by sophocles available from rakuten kobo. The king of thebes investigates an act of violence that has angered the gods but the truth he uncovers threatens to. Available for the first time as an independent work, david grenes legendary translation of oedipus the king renders sophocles greek into cogent, vivid, and poetic english for a new generation to. Oedipus the king, oedipus at colonus, and antigone audible audiobook unabridged sophocles author, david mccallion narrator, a. Oedipus the king often known by the latin title oedipus rex is an athenian tragedy by sophocles that was first performed c. When a terrible secret from his past is brought to the light of day, the consequences are chilling and ineluctable. Oedipus the king, by sophocles, translated by sir george young, presented by the online stage sophocles 497 bc 406 bc, aeschylus, and. Oedipus rex oedipus the king full audiobook youtube.
Oedipus the king sophocles translated by robert fagles focus a terrible plague has struck the city of thebes. Listen to oedipus the king by sophocles available from rakuten kobo. In translating the three plays by sophokles that deal with oedipus, jokasta, and their children, as well as with kreon and his family, i have tried to preserve as much of the poets meaning, both. An athenian tragedy by sophocles that was first performed c. Audiobook oedipus rex oedipus the king audiobook sophocles 497 bc 406 bc support our channel. Oedipus the king unfolds as a murder mystery, a political thriller, and a psychological whodunit. Oedipus the king, also called oedipus tyrannos or oedipus rex, written around 420 bc, has long been regarded not only as his. Thy palace altarsfledglings hardly winged, and greybeards bowed with years. In the hands of sophocles, the master dramatist, the anguished tale of a man fated to kill his father and marry his mother retains its power to shock. The anguished tale of oedipus, who having solved the riddle of the sphinx.
Oedipus the king, by sophocles, translated by sir george young, presented by the online stage sophocles 497 bc 406 bc, aeschylus, and euripides formed a trio of ancient greek tragedians whose works represent the foundation of the western tradition. Oedipus rex, also known by its greek title, oedipus tyrannus ancient greek. Antigone oedipus the king electra, sophocles, edith hall editor, h. Sophocles, michael sheen, full cast, naxos audiobooks. Oedipus the king audiobook by sophocles 9781580814881. An adaptation of the classic play oedipus rex by sophocles. Oedipus rex, by sophocles full audiobook oedipus the king ancient greek. Sophocles paul roche in this book, the translator captures the dramatic power and intensity, the.
Oedipus the king audible audiobook original recording sophocles author, full cast narrator, l. Oedipus, in greek mythology, the king of thebes who unwittingly killed his father and married his mother. Oedipus the king oedipus the king audiobook, by sophocles. We mean he has a problem aware that a terrible curse has befallen thebes, he sends his brotherinlaw, creon, to seek the advice of apollo. Oedipus rex oedipus the king audiobook sophocles 497 bc 406 bc support our channel. Listen to oedipus rex king of thebes by sophocles at audiobooks. The oedipus plays are plays by sophocles that were first performed in 429 bc. Oedipus rex, by sophocles, is a tragedy that has been enjoyed for centuries. The audiobook did allow me to absorb the story better. Yea, oedipus, my sovereign lord and king, thou seest how both extremes of age besiege.
In sophocles tragedy, oedipus discovers that he has been caught in his terrible destiny, unknowingly murdering his father and marrying his mother. Oedipus the king by sophocles author harry lennix performer. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit. Oedipus the king available for the first time as an independent work, david grenes legendary translation of oedipus the king renders sophocles greek into cogent, vivid, and poetic english. The famed athenian tragedy in which oedipuss own faults contribute to his tragic downfall. Written by sophocles, narrated by michael sheen, full cast. Of his three theban plays that have survived, and that deal with the story of oedipus, oedipus the king was the second to be written. Oedipus the king is the story of a man whose life is destroyed by his own good intentions. One of the first and greatest of all greek tragedies, harry lennix stars as oedipus, the king who unwittingly kills his. Homer related that oedipuss wife and mother hanged herself when the truth of their. Listen to oedipus the king audiobook by nicholas rudall, sophocles.
This new translation of the great classic of ancient greece starts a cycle of drama recordings by naxos audiobooks. This drama is an absolute must for any scholar, student, drama lover, or classical. Plants, animals, and people are dying in great numbers. A great translation of oedipus would you consider the audio edition of oedipus the king to be better than the print version. Oedipus the king, oedipus at colonus, and antigone. Oedipus rex oedipus the king by sophocles on free audio. Perhaps the most famous of these are the three which are now known as the theban plays. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook. Oedipus the king is an athenian tragedy by sophocles that was first performed about 429 bc. Oedipus rex oedipus the king by sophocles on free audio book. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Oedipus rex, also known as oedipus the king or oedipus the tyrant, is an athenian tragedy by sophocles that was first performed about 429 bc noted classicist gilbert murray, translator of. Listen to oedipus rex king of thebes audiobook by sophocles. However, in terms of the chronology of events that the plays.