Agamemnon by Judith Affleck, Philip de May, Patricia E. Easterling, John Harrison, Aeschylus

144 pages first pub -458 (editions)

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Treating ancient plays as living drama. Classical Greek drama is brought vividly to life in this series of new translations. Students are encouraged to engage with the text through detailed commentaries, including0 suggestions for discussion and a...

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Moods

dark 83%
tense 51%
challenging 48%
emotional 18%
reflective 16%
adventurous 11%
sad 11%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 38%
fast 31%
slow 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 38% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.61

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