Electra by Sophocles

Electra

Sophocles with Anne Carson (Translator), Michael Shaw (Contributor)

138 pages first pub -410 (editions)

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Although it has been at times overshadowed by his more famous Oedipus Tyrannus and Antigone, Sophocles' Electra is remarkable for its extreme emotions and taut drama.Electra recounts the murders of Clytemnestra and Aegisthus by Clytemnestra's son ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 100 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
tense 54%
challenging 45%
emotional 45%
reflective 36%
sad 36%
hopeful 9%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 37%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.74

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