Recommended in Program(s): Challenge IV Cycle(s): N/A The tragedy of Oedipus Rex revolves around King Oedipus as he attempts to avoid a terrible prophecy given to him. However, the more he tries to do the right thing, the more irony and fate take over, driving Oedipus to ruin. Translated by Sir George Young . Paperback Classical Conversations resource: https://classicalconversationsbooks.com/products/4s005