The Theban Plays by Sophocles

The Theban Plays

The Theban Plays #1–3

Sophocles with E.F. Watling

185 pages • first pub -450 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging dark reflective fast-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 trilogy of m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 896 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
emotional 49%
tense 44%
sad 43%
reflective 39%
challenging 37%
adventurous 22%
mysterious 13%
informative 6%
funny 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 43%
medium 38%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 32% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

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