Reviews

I have read and read and re-read these for the last eight years, and will continue to do so for as long as I have eyesight. Oedipus at Colonus is fairly dull, but it's too bad it's been utterly overlooked in the scheme of the plays. And Antigone has long been a personal hero of mine.

ldre's review against another edition

Go to review page

challenging emotional medium-paced

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

4.0

sixofwoes's review

Go to review page

4.0

Oedipus the King - 4⭐️

Antigone - 3.5⭐️

jamesbesaw's review

Go to review page

5.0

All of these plays were excellent. I enjoyed Oedipus Rex the most but Antigone was a close second. These plays are a master class in how to use foreshadowing well. Sophocles plays read more like a modern drama when compared with the poetic flourish of Aeschylus’s “Oresteia.” But don’t let his subtle style fool you, these three Theban plays are philosophically rich and well worth the read.

teamroscoes's review against another edition

Go to review page

challenging dark reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

avacadogurl's review against another edition

Go to review page

mysterious slow-paced

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

2.0

More...