The Oresteia: Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, The Eumenides by Aeschylus

The Oresteia: Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, The Eumenides

Oresteia #01-03

Aeschylus with Robert Fagles (Translator), W.B. Stanford (Contributor)

335 pages • first pub -458 (editions)

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In the Oresteia Aeschylus addressed the bloody chain of murder and revenge within the royal family of Argos. As they move from darkness to light, from rage to self-governance, from primitive ritual to civilized institution, their spirit of struggl...

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Moods

dark 81%
challenging 51%
tense 49%
reflective 42%
emotional 41%
sad 19%
adventurous 17%
mysterious 10%
informative 7%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 26%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 27% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

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