"An updated stand-alone edition of Sophocless Oedipus the King taken from Chicagos renowned translations of the Greek tragedies. Over the years, David Grene and Richmond Lattimores Complete Greek Tragedies have been the preferred translations of millions of readers-for personal libraries, individual study, and classroom use. Drawn from the authoritative third edition of the University of Chicago Presss classic series, this updated stand-alone edition of Grenes Oedipus the King renders the original Greek in clear, vivid, and poetic English for a new generation to savor. Mark Griffith and Glenn W. Mosts introduction to Sophocless searing tale of jealousy, rage, and revenge provides essential information about the plays first production, plot, and reception in antiquity and beyond"-- Provided by publisher.