The Oedipus Cycle: Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, Antigone by Sophocles

The Oedipus Cycle: Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, Antigone

Harvest Book

Sophocles with Robert Fitzgerald (Translator), Dudley Fitts (Translator)

257 pages • first pub -450 (editions)

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English versions of Sophocles' three great tragedies based on the myth of Oedipus, translated for a modern audience by two gifted poets. Index.

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Moods

dark 70%
tense 56%
sad 53%
emotional 51%
reflective 39%
challenging 34%
mysterious 26%
adventurous 24%
inspiring 7%
funny 4%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 35%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Character: 34% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 34% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

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