Sophocles II: Ajax, The Women of Trachis, Electra & Philoctetes by Sophocles

Sophocles II: Ajax, The Women of Trachis, Electra & Philoctetes

Sophocles with Richard Claverhouse Jebb (Translator)

172 pages first pub 450 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Sophocles is one of three ancient & medieval Greek tragedians whose plays have survived. His first drama & plays were written later than those of Aeschylus, and earlier than or relatively close to those of Euripides. Sophocles wrote 120 cl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.75

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