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Oedipus King of Thebes: Translated into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes

Oedipus King of Thebes: Translated into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes is a literary work by Sophocles. Its themes and subject matter include Oedipus (Greek mythological figure) and Tragedies (Drama).

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