Six Tragedies by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Six Tragedies

Lucius Annaeus Seneca

288 pages • first pub 65 (editions)

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Here is a lively, readable, and accurate verse translation of the six best plays by one of the most influential of all classical Latin writers--the only tragic playwright from ancient Rome whose work survives. Tutor to the emperor Nero, Seneca liv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 88%
reflective 44%
emotional 33%
tense 33%
funny 22%
sad 22%
mysterious 11%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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4.0

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