Oedipus: A Tragedy, As It Is Acted At His Highness The Duke Of York�������s Theater (1724) is a play written by John Dryden. The play is based on the ancient Greek myth of Oedipus, a king who unwittingly kills his father and marries his mother, leading to his own downfall. The play explores themes of fate, free will, and the consequences of one's actions. The play was first performed at the Duke of...