Ex Library book. Book is in VG+ condition. No writing or stickers on or in book. Cover is very clean with little shelf wear. Pages are starting to turn a bit brown from ageing. Book is tight and spine is secure. description of plot is as follows... Oedipus, in Greek mythology, the king of Thebes who unwittingly killed his father and married his mother. Homer related that Oedipus's wife and mother hanged herself when the truth of their relationship became known, though Oedipus apparently continued to rule at Thebes until his death.