Oedipus Rex by Sophocles

75 pages first pub -429 (editions)

fiction classics play dark tense fast-paced
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To make Oedipus Rex more accessible for the modern reader, the Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Classics edition includes a glossary of the story's more difficult words, as well as convenient sidebar notes to help the reader with confusing or c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15,302 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
tense 45%
emotional 34%
sad 33%
challenging 28%
reflective 28%
mysterious 26%
adventurous 10%
funny 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 33%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 41% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.55

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