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Seneca

Thyestes

SenecaFiction | Play | Adult | Published in 65

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Seneca

Thyestes

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 65
Book Details
Pages

60

Format

Play • Fiction

Genre
Setting

Mycenae • Antiquity

Publication Year

65

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Thyestes is a Roman tragedy attributed to Seneca, likely composed in the first half of the first century CE, which details Atreus’s revenge against his brother by tricking him into unwittingly eating his own children. The play explores the destructive power of desire, the overturning of the natural order, and the meaning and nature of power.

Dark

Unnerving

Mysterious

Melancholic

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Seneca's Thyestes captivates with its intense exploration of revenge and corruption, delivering brutal emotional impact and complex characters. Critics appreciate its dark, poetic language and philosophical depth. However, some find its relentless violence overwhelming. Overall, it's praised for its psychological insight and dramatic power, though not for the faint-hearted.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Thyestes?

A reader captivated by intense, dark tragedies and philosophical exploration of human nature would enjoy Seneca's Thyestes. Fans of Shakespeare's Macbeth or Euripides' Medea—works featuring revenge, fate, and moral complexity—will find similar intrigue and depth in this ancient Roman play.

Book Details
Pages

60

Format

Play • Fiction

Genre
Setting

Mycenae • Antiquity

Publication Year

65

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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