Eumenides by Alan H. Sommerstein, Aeschylus

320 pages first pub 458 (editions)

fiction classics play dark fast-paced

Description

Sommerstein presents a freshly constituted text, with introduction and commentary, of Eumenides, the climactic play of the only surviving complete Greek tragic trilogy, the Oresteia of Aeschylus. Of all Athenian tragic dramas, Eumenides is most co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.7

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