{"product_id":"oedipus-the-king-oedipus-rex","title":"Oedipus the King (Oedipus Rex)","description":"One of the greatest tragedies ever written, Oedipus the King by Sophocles is a timeless masterpiece that has shaped Western literature, drama, and philosophy for over two thousand years.\nThis powerful play tells the story of King Oedipus of Thebes, a man determined to uncover the truth behind a devastating plague ravaging his city. In his relentless pursuit of justice, Oedipus vows to punish the murderer of the former king, Laius—only to discover that he himself is both the killer and the man cursed by fate. Bound by prophecy, blinded by pride, and confronted with unbearable truths, Oedipus’s downfall remains one of the most compelling explorations of fate, free will, and human tragedy ever written.\n Why read Oedipus Rex today?\nA cornerstone of ancient Greek tragedy and world literature\nExplores timeless themes of fate, justice, pride, and self-discovery\nEssential reading for students of literature, philosophy, and classics\nInspires countless modern adaptations, from theater to film\nOffers gripping drama, unforgettable characters, and poetic power\nWhether you’re a student studying Greek tragedy, a theater lover, or simply a reader drawn to great stories about the human condition, Oedipus the King belongs on your bookshelf.\nDiscover why Aristotle praised it as the perfect tragedy, and why audiences across centuries still find themselves haunted and moved by Sophocles’s most famous play.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1453626409\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: LFV.1453626409.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Sophocles, E. A.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book is in very good condition.  Clean with little to no signs of wear or markings highlights.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Books for Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46222524285125,"sku":"LFV.1453626409.VG","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/2914\/4773\/files\/1453626409-0.jpg?v=1778778148","url":"https:\/\/www.booksforlife.store\/products\/oedipus-the-king-oedipus-rex","provider":"Books for Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}