Antigone, Oedipus the King, Electra by Sophocles

Antigone, Oedipus the King, Electra

Sophocles with Edith Hall, H.D.F. Kitto (Translator)

178 pages first pub -429 (editions)

fiction classics play dark reflective fast-paced

Description

This volume of Antigone, Oedipus the King, Electra contains three masterpieces by the Greek playwright Sophocles, widely regarded since antiquity as the greatest of all the tragic poets. The vivid translations, which combine elegance and modernity...

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Community Reviews Summary of 837 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
tense 54%
emotional 50%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
challenging 29%
adventurous 16%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 38% | Character: 33% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 35% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.8

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