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1.73k reviews for:

Oedipus Rex

Sophocles

3.57 AVERAGE

dark sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark emotional sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I was glad to have finally finished one of the most famous Greek tragedies, and I was impressed.

hey guys. i'm in a greek literature class this semester so...

anyway... why is the dramatic irony in this so good ??? everyone was like.... listen i have something you should hear, but i'm not gonna say anything.... because like........ gross
emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Bloody hell

3.5!

It seems like the enjoyment of OEDIPUS REX depends a lot on the translation. In a clear translation, OEDIPUS REX is a quick, engaging, tragic exploration of fate.

Oedipus you are an idiot

I have a new passion for Greek Tragedies now.