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Tragèdies: Edip Rei, Edip a Colonos, Antígona by Sophocles

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drherbaceous's review against another edition

2.0

Not something I'd like to reread, but I have to admit I enjoyed reading it once. It helped that I learned about the historical background before I read it.

judhill's review against another edition

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dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

chairmanbernanke's review against another edition

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5.0

Great family tragedy plays

tumblyhome_caroline's review against another edition

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5.0

This book has the three plays in the order they were written, but the story really is Oedipus the king first and Antigone last. Greek tragedies are quite bloodcudlingly gruesome… but I thought Antigone was BRILLIANT and Oedipus the king even more so, in fact it is amongst my favourite reads ever. Easy to read and gripping. Oedipus at Colonus was boring tho. I bet these plays were incredible when they were first performed. I’d love to see one.
As with these stories from so long ago… all trigger warnings apply!

coletravers's review against another edition

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5.0

Only re-read Oedipus Rex for LIT2000, and yet again immensely enjoyed the play. With easily digestible yet impactful dialogue chockful of irony, knowing the outcome of Sophocles' Oedipus Rex made it even more enticing to read. The final act of this play even when read is so visceral that it feels as if it was performed in front of me. I hope to soon finish this novel and read the other two Theban plays by the timeless Sophocles.