Oedipus The King by Bernard Knox, Sophocles

126 pages first pub -429 (editions)

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Acclaimed for over 2,000 years for its ingeniously constructed plot and extraordinary insight into the drama of human experience, Sophocles' masterpiece is revealed in all its riveting intensity. Here is one of the greatest of all Greek tragedies ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
tense 50%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.67

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