Oedipus Rex (by Sophocles)

Oedipus Rex, by Sophocles, is a tragedy about a man named Oedipus who becomes king of Thebes while seeking to uncover and solve the mystery of a deadly plague. Unknowingly, he discovers he has fulfilled a prophecy: killing his father and marrying his mother. This revelation leads to devastating consequences, including self-blinding and exile. The play explores themes of fate, free will, and the search for truth, illustrating how efforts to avoid destiny can inadvertently bring it to pass. It is a profound meditation on human fallibility and the limits of knowledge.