Oedipus at Colonus by Eamon Grennan, Rachel Kitzinger, Sophocles

144 pages first pub -401 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

The latest title to join the acclaimed Greek Tragedy in New Translations series, Sophocles' Oedipus at Colonus tells the story of the last day in the life of Oedipus. It was written at the end of the fifth century BCE in Athens, in the final years...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
sad 75%
challenging 50%
dark 25%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.54

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