The tragedies of Sophocles vs Tragoediae: Which Should You Read?
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v.1. Hercules furens. Troades. Medea. Hippolytus. Oedipus -- v.2. Agamemnon. Thyestes. Hercules Oetaeus. Phoenissae. Octavia.
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The verdict
- Readers rate The tragedies of Sophocles highest: The tragedies of Sophocles 4.3 · Tragoediae 4.0.
- The tragedies of Sophocles has the widest readership — 5574 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| The tragedies of Sophocles | Tragoediae | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.3 (5574) | 4.0 (69) |
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Reception
| The tragedies of Sophocles | Tragoediae | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 5574 | 69 |
| Editions | 27 | 53 |
| Citations | 14 | — |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Pages | 376 | 348 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The tragedies of Sophocles or Tragoediae?
The tragedies of Sophocles has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The tragedies of Sophocles 4.3/5, Tragoediae 4.0/5).
Which is shorter to read: The tragedies of Sophocles or Tragoediae?
Tragoediae is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Tragoediae (348 pages, ≈ 6 h 27 m); The tragedies of Sophocles (376 pages, ≈ 6 h 58 m).
Which is harder to read: The tragedies of Sophocles or Tragoediae?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The tragedies of Sophocles: Demanding; Tragoediae: Demanding.