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Aeschylus

Seven Against Thebes

AeschylusFiction | Play | Adult | Published in 467

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Aeschylus

Seven Against Thebes

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 467
Book Details
Pages

80

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Thebes • Mythical Era

Theme
Publication Year

467

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Seven Against Thebes by Aeschylus follows the conflict between brothers Eteocles and Polynices over the throne of Thebes after their father Oedipus's death. The city is besieged by seven enemy champions, and Eteocles organizes the defense, choosing warriors for each city gate. The climactic battle at the seventh gate pits the brothers against each other, resulting in their mutual death and fulfilling Oedipus's curse, thus ending in tragedy.

Dark

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Melancholic

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.0

3,445 ratings

58%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Seven Against Thebes by Aeschylus is praised for its exploration of fate, family, and conflict, showcasing powerful language and emotional intensity. Critics highlight its strong thematic depth and dramatic tension. Negative insights point to a perceived lack of character development and occasional melodrama. Overall, it remains a compelling, though not flawless, classic of Greek tragedy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Seven Against Thebes?

A reader who enjoys Seven Against Thebes by Aeschylus likely appreciates classic Greek tragedies, complex family dynamics, and themes of fate and destiny. Fans of Sophocles' Oedipus Rex and Euripides' The Bacchae would find similar appeal in this work.

4.0

3,445 ratings

58%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

80

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Thebes • Mythical Era

Theme
Publication Year

467

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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