Electra and Other Plays by Sophocles

Electra and Other Plays

Sophocles with Lewis Campbell (Translator)

162 pages first pub -410 (editions)

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Description

Only seven plays of the Ancient Greek dramatist Sophocles have survived to today. Sophocles is best known for his trilogy of dramas known as the "Three Theban Plays", which is comprised of the plays "Oedipus Rex", "Oedipus at Colonus", and "Antigo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 62 reviews

Moods

challenging 63%
adventurous 45%
dark 45%
emotional 45%
reflective 27%
sad 18%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.76

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