The Oresteian Trilogy: Agamemnon; The Choephori; The Eumenides by Aeschylus

The Oresteian Trilogy: Agamemnon; The Choephori; The Eumenides

Oresteia #1-3

Aeschylus with E. D. a. Morshead (Translator)

152 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics play slow-paced

Description

The Oresteia is a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus concerning the end of the curse on the House of Atreus and the pacification of the Erinyes. The name derives from the character Orestes, who sets out to avenge his father's murder. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 113 reviews

Moods

dark 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.67

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