Agamemnon by Aeschylus

Agamemnon

Oresteia #1

Aeschylus with Philip de May (Translator), P.E. Easterling (Contributor)

133 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics play dark medium-paced

Description

Treating ancient plays as living drama. Classical Greek drama is brought vividly to life in this series of new translations. Students are encouraged to engage with the text through detailed commentaries, including0 suggestions for discussion and a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 723 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 71%
challenging 50%
emotional 35%
adventurous 21%
reflective 21%
sad 21%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 35%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 36% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.56

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