Sophocles

King Creon of Thebes refuses to allow the burial of his nephew, whom he has declared a traitor and whose sister, Antigone, is betrothed to Creon's son.

Presents the text of the play by Sophocles in which a king prophesied to kill his father and marry his mother, and includes background information, time line of events, explanatory notes, and a list of recommended related books.

After being banished from Thebes, Oedipus finds refuge in the sacred olive grove at Colonus while his two sons struggle to gain control of Thebes.

King Creon of Thebes refuses to allow the burial of his nephew, whom he has declared a traitor. The dead man's sister, Antigone, is engaged to Creon's son. Disaster follows for the family.

Contains a collection of three plays by the Greek philosopher and writer, Sophocles, that examines mankind's struggle against fate, and includes "King Oedipus", "Oedipus at Colonus", and "Antigone". Includes introduction and notes.

Presentsthe text of "Oedipus Tyrannus" translated specifically for stage production, and includes a selection of background materials and essays.