Sophocles, the Oedipus Cycle: Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, Antigone by Sophocles

Sophocles, the Oedipus Cycle: Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, Antigone

Harvest Book

Sophocles

243 pages • first pub -450 (editions) user-added

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Description

English versions of Sophocles' three great tragedies based on the myth of Oedipus, translated for a modern audience by two gifted poets. Index.

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Moods

dark 71%
tense 57%
sad 51%
emotional 48%
challenging 37%
reflective 37%
adventurous 28%
mysterious 25%
funny 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 34%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 37% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 27%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.78

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