The Oresteia by Aeschylus

The Oresteia

Oresteia #1-3

Aeschylus with Ian Johnston (Translator)

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Description

The only complete trilogy to survive from ancient Greek theater is presented here in this sound recording of all three plays: Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Eumenides. In the Oresteia, Aeschylus dramatizes the myth of the curse on the ro...

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Moods

dark 88%
challenging 52%
tense 50%
emotional 40%
reflective 37%
sad 17%
adventurous 16%
mysterious 12%
informative 10%
inspiring 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 31%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 28% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.89

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