Dipus

Written when Voltaire was just nineteen, this play premiered in 1718 and captivated audiences for forty-five nights. The lead role of Oedipus was performed by the renowned actor Du Frêsne, while the talented Madame Desmarêts portrayed Jocaste. Notably, this edition restores the character of Philoctetes to its original form as seen in the play's first performance, highlighting its historical significance and the early contributions of Voltaire to French theatre.