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Oedipus

by Sophocles

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This new translation of the great classic of Ancient Greece starts a cycle of drama recordings by Naxos AudioBooks. The anguished tale of Oedipus, who having solved the riddle of the Sphinx and become King of Thebes, gradually realises the…

About Oedipus

This new translation of the great classic of Ancient Greece starts a cycle of drama recordings by Naxos AudioBooks. The anguished tale of Oedipus, who having solved the riddle of the Sphinx and become King of Thebes, gradually realises the crimes he has, unwittingly, committed, remains a drama of unremitting power 2,500 years after it was written. With full drama values, Naxos AudioBooks the atmosphere of the Greek amphitheatre to the soundworld of audio, with the outstanding young actor Michael Sheen – recently seen as Henry V (RSC) and Amadeus (West End) and on film and TV.

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Oedipus is available as an audiobook on Spotify and Apple Books. You can also check Audible and Amazon for other editions.

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Oedipus — frequently asked

Is Oedipus on Spotify?
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Is Oedipus on Apple Books?
Yes — Oedipus is available as an audiobook on Apple Books.
Who wrote Oedipus?
Oedipus is by Sophocles.
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