Oedipus King of ThebesTranslated into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes
Tiresias.

Tiresias.

Shall I say more, to see thee rage again?

Oedipus.

Oedipus.

Oh, take thy fill of speech: 'twill all be vain.

Tiresias.

Tiresias.

Thou livest with those near to thee in shame

Most deadly, seeing not thyself nor them.

Oedipus.

Oedipus.

Thou think'st 'twill help thee, thus to speak and speak?

Tiresias.

Tiresias.

Surely, until the strength of Truth be weak.

Oedipus.

Oedipus.

'Tis weak to none save thee. Thou hast no part

In truth, thou blind man, blind eyes, ears and heart.


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