Philoktetes PB by Sophocles

Philoktetes PB

Sophocles

122 pages • first pub -409 (editions)

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Among the most celebrated plays of ancient Athens, Philoketes is one of seven surviving dramas by the great Greek playwright, Sophocles, now available from Harper Perennial in a vivid and dynamic new translation by award-winning poet James Scully....

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Community Reviews

3.6
based on 406 reviews

Moods

emotional: 43%

reflective: 43%

adventurous: 34%

tense: 30%

dark: 26%

sad: 21%

challenging: 17%

inspiring: 13%

funny: 8%

hopeful: 8%

informative: 4%

lighthearted: 4%

Pace

39% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

13% of readers chose Plot
22% of readers chose A mix
63% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

36% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

9% of readers chose Complicated
90% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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