The Theban Plays by Sophocles

The Theban Plays

The Theban Plays #1–3

Sophocles with David Grene (Translator)

280 pages first pub -450 (editions)

fiction classics play reflective medium-paced

Description

The legends surrounding Oedipus of Thebes and his ill-fated offspring provide the subject matter for Sophocles' three greatest plays, which together represent Greek drama at the pinnacle of its achievement. Oedipus the King, the most famous of the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 210 reviews

Moods

dark 69%
sad 61%
tense 61%
emotional 46%
reflective 46%
challenging 23%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 15%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 28%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 38% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 45%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.83

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