Sophocles, the Oedipus Cycle: Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, Antigone by Sophocles

Sophocles, the Oedipus Cycle: Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, Antigone

Harvest Book

Sophocles with Dudley Fitts (Translator), Robert Fitzgerald (Translator), Robert Fitzgerald (Translator), Dudley Fitts (Translator)

272 pages • first pub -450 (editions)

fiction classics play dark reflective slow-paced

Description

English versions of Sophocles' three great tragedies based on the myth of Oedipus, translated for a modern audience by two gifted poets. Index.

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Moods

dark 70%
tense 55%
emotional 50%
challenging 40%
sad 40%
adventurous 35%
reflective 30%
mysterious 15%
funny 10%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 30%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 31% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 33% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.76

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