Oedipus Monologue from Oedipus King of Thebes Translated into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes

From Oedipus King of Thebes Translated into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes by Sophocles

male · defiant · 1:08 min

It falls on me then. I will search and clear This darkness.--Well hath Phoebus done, and thou Too, to recall that dead king, even now, And with you for the right I also stand, To obey the God and succour this dear land. Nor is it as for one that touches me Far off; 'tis for mine own sake I must see This sin cast out. Whoe'er it was that slew Laius, the same wild hand may seek me too: And caring thus for Laius, is but care For mine own blood.--Up! Leave this altar-stair, Children. Take from it every suppliant bough. Then call the folk of Thebes. Say, 'tis my vow To uphold them to the end. So God shall crown Our greatness, or for ever cast us down. [ (He goes in to the Palace.)

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