Antigone, Oedipus the King and Electra by H.D.F. Kitto, Edith Hall, Sophocles

Antigone, Oedipus the King and Electra

H.D.F. Kitto, Edith Hall, Sophocles

178 pages first pub -429 (editions)

fiction classics play dark reflective fast-paced

Description

This volume of Antigone, Oedipus the King, Electra contains three masterpieces by the Greek playwright Sophocles, widely regarded since antiquity as the greatest of all the tragic poets. The vivid translations, which combine elegance and modernity...

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Community Reviews Summary of 537 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
tense 72%
emotional 54%
reflective 45%
sad 36%
challenging 18%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | Plot: 44% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 77% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.81

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