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Oedipus Rex, the timeless tragedy by Sophocles, is presented here in Latin, meticulously translated and annotated by Henricus van Herwerden. This edition offers a unique opportunity to experience one of the foundational works of Western literature in the language of the Roman Empire. Van Herwerden's translation captures the power and pathos of Sophocles' original Greek, making it accessible to Latin scholars and enthusiasts alike. The play explores profound themes of fate, free will, and the human condition, as Oedipus unwittingly fulfills a terrible prophecy. This edition is invaluable for students of Latin, classical literature, and drama, providing both a linguistic resource and a compelling literary experience. Discover anew the tragic tale of Oedipus in this carefully crafted Latin rendering. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.