Oedipus the Wreck, or to Trace the Knave (Classic Reprint)
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""Oedipus The Wreck: Or To Trace The Knave"" is a book written by Owen Seaman. The book is a retelling of the Greek myth of Oedipus, who unknowingly fulfilled a prophecy that he would kill his father and marry his mother. In Seaman's version, Oedipus is a sailor who is shipwrecked on an island where he meets a woman named Jocasta. They fall in love and get married, but eventually, Oedipus realizes that Jocasta is his mother. The book explores themes of fate, free will, and the consequences of one's actions. Seaman's writing style is poetic and evocative, and he uses vivid imagery to bring the story to life. Overall, ""Oedipus The Wreck: Or To Trace The Knave"" is a unique and thought-provoking retelling of a classic myth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1163759902
ISBN13:9781163759905
Release Date:September 2010
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:124 Pages
Weight:0.39 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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