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

Antigone / Oedipus the King / Electra

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

178 pages first pub 429 (editions)

fiction play dark reflective medium-paced

Description

This volume 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, are remarkable for their lucidity and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 211 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
challenging 33%
tense 33%
emotional 16%
inspiring 16%
reflective 16%
sad 16%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | Plot: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.71

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