The Oedipus Plays of Sophocles: Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Kolonos & Antigone by Mary Bagg, Robert Bagg, Sophocles

The Oedipus Plays of Sophocles: Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Kolonos & Antigone

The Theban Plays #1–3

Mary Bagg, Robert Bagg, Sophocles

269 pages first pub -450 (editions)

fiction classics play dark reflective sad medium-paced

Description

When Greeks gathered to watch Athenian tragedy they expected nothing less than an essentially religious experience', in which every emotion would be rung from them and they would be left weeping and wailing. This book presents faithful translation...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 75%
sad 75%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.45

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