The Theban Plays by E.F. Watling, Sophocles

176 pages first pub -450 (editions) user-added

fiction classics play dark reflective sad medium-paced

Description

‘O Light! May I never look on you again, Revealed as I am, sinful in my begetting, Sinful in marriage, sinful in shedding of blood!’ The legends surrounding the royal house of Thebes inspired Sophocles (496–406 BC) to create a powerful trilog...

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Community Reviews Summary of 30 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
sad 80%
challenging 60%
emotional 60%
reflective 60%
mysterious 40%
tense 40%
informative 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.83

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