Oedipus Tyrannus

Sophocles

Sophocles the plays and fragments, Part 1: The Oedipus Tyrannus. Jebb, Richard Claverhouse, Sir, translator. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1887.

  1. He seems to bring comfort, since otherwise he would not be coming crowned so thickly with berry-laden bay.
Oedipus
  1. We will soon know: he is within hearing-range.
  2. Prince, my kinsman, child of Menoeceus, what news have you brought us from the god?
Creon
  1. Good news. I tell you that even troubles hard to bear will end in perfect peace if they find the right issue.