by Sófocles · ISBN 9788468892511
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«Edipo Rey» is Sófocles' Greek tragedy, in a Spanish-language edition of 97 pages.
Sófocles' play revolves around the figure of King Oedipus, a character conditioned by fate. Throughout the plot, the search for truth intertwines with the human condition, raising questions about identity and the consequences of one's own actions.
Suitable for those approaching classical literature and Greek theater, as well as for readers interested in ancient tragedy.
Sophocles was an ancient Greek tragedian, one of three from whom at least two plays have survived in full. His first plays were written later than, or contemporary with, those of Aeschylus and earlier than, or contemporary with, those of Euripides. Sophocles wrote more than 120 plays, but only seven have survived in a complete form: Ajax, Antigone, Women of Trachis, Oedipus Rex, Electra, Philoctetes, and Oedipus at Colonus. For almost 50 years, Sophocles was the most celebrated playwright in the dramatic competitions of the city-state of Athens, which took place during the religious festivals of the Lenaea and the Dionysia. He competed in 30 competitions, won 24, and was never judged lower than second place. Aeschylus won 13 competitions and was sometimes beaten by Sophocles; Euripides won four.
