The Theban Plays: King Oedipus; Oedipus at Colonus; Antigone

Sophocles' towering trilogy—fate, pride, and divine justice colliding in ancient Thebes. This Penguin edition brings together the timeless tragedies of Oedipus and his doomed family, where prophecy proves inescapable and moral courage faces impossible choices. Essential reading that's shaped Western literature for millennia, yet still feels urgently relevant. Perfect for students of classics, theatre lovers, or anyone drawn to stories that ask the hardest questions about human nature and destiny.