The Theban Plays by Sophocles

The Theban Plays

The Theban Plays #1–3

Sophocles with E.F. Watling (Translator)

168 pages first pub -450 (editions)

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‘O Light! May I never look on you again,Revealed as I am, sinful in my begetting,Sinful in marriage, sinful in shedding of blood!’The legends surrounding the royal house of Thebes inspired Sophocles (496–406 BC) to create a powerful trilogy of man...

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Community Reviews Summary of 344 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
sad 60%
emotional 50%
tense 46%
reflective 39%
challenging 32%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 10%
funny 3%
informative 3%

Pace

fast 60%
slow 25%
medium 14%

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

3.89

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