Oresteia vs Sophocles: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Electra, Greek language materials, Greek drama, Greek Mythology, Mythology, Drama

Cover of Oresteia

Oresteia Aeschylus · 1845 ★★★★☆ 4.0 187 pages · ≈ 3 h 28 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Sophocles

Sophocles Sophocles · 1832 ★★★★☆ 3.9 325 pages · ≈ 6 h 01 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.0 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
Oresteia is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 6 for Sophocles.

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