The Agamemnon of Aeschylus by Aeschylus

The Agamemnon of Aeschylus

Oresteia #1

Aeschylus

121 pages first pub -458 (editions)

fiction classics play dark reflective tense medium-paced
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The Agamemnon of Aeschylus is the first play in The Trilogy of the Oresteia, which deals with the eternal problem of the evil act causing vengeance which wreaks more evil which must be avenged. Aeschylus declares that the new ruler in heaven, Zeus...

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Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews

Moods

challenging 75%
dark 75%
emotional 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.67

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