Oedipe roi

Synopsis of Oedipe roi

«Œdipe roi» is the study guide to Sophocles' Greek tragedy, by Alain Couprie, published by Hatier in paperback (80 pages, in French).

Study guide in French to Sophocles' tragedy: Oedipus, king of Thebes, investigates the origin of the plague ravaging the city and, in his inquiry, gradually uncovers the secrets surrounding the death of Laius. The volume offers a summary of the plot, presentation of the characters and analysis of the work's themes.

Part of Hatier's Profil d'une œuvre collection, it is aimed at the terminale programme of the French baccalauréat. 1994 edition.

For secondary school students preparing French literature and readers who want to understand Greek tragedy with a brief guide.