Prometheus Bound and Other Plays by Aeschylus

Prometheus Bound and Other Plays

Aeschylus with Philip Vellacott (Translator)

160 pages first pub -463 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Aeschylus (525-456 BC) brought a new grandeur and epic sweep to the drama of classical Athens, raising it to the status of high art. In Prometheus Bound the defiant Titan Prometheus is brutally punished by Zeus for daring to improve the state of w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 284 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
challenging 42%
dark 35%
informative 35%
adventurous 14%
sad 14%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 33%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.85

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