Clouds vs Seven against Thebes: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Greek drama, Continental european drama, Criticism and interpretation, Drama

Cover of Clouds

Clouds Aristophanes · 1715 ★★★★☆ 3.6 100 pages · ≈ 1 h 51 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Seven against Thebes

Seven against Thebes Aeschylus · 1812 ★★★★☆ 3.7 89 pages · ≈ 1 h 39 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.6 vs 3.7 — either is a safe pick by score.

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