Scan barcode
280 pages • first pub -450 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679431329
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman's Library
Publication date: 18 October 1994
Description
The legends surrounding Oedipus of Thebes and his ill-fated offspring provide the subject matter for Sophocles' three greatest plays, which together represent Greek drama at the pinnacle of its achievement. Oedipus the King, the most famous of the...
Community Reviews Summary of 352 reviews
Moods
sad 58%
emotional 51%
tense 44%
reflective 37%
challenging 31%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 10%
funny 3%
informative 3%
Pace
slow 24%
medium 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 38% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.
280 pages • first pub -450 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679431329
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman's Library
Publication date: 18 October 1994
Description
The legends surrounding Oedipus of Thebes and his ill-fated offspring provide the subject matter for Sophocles' three greatest plays, which together represent Greek drama at the pinnacle of its achievement. Oedipus the King, the most famous of the...
Community Reviews Summary of 352 reviews
Moods
sad 58%
emotional 51%
tense 44%
reflective 37%
challenging 31%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 10%
funny 3%
informative 3%
Pace
slow 24%
medium 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 38% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.