Thyestes, according to the preface, is generally regarded as Seneca's best tragedy, and it does not disappoint. Of course, given the grisly subject matter (murder of children, cannibalism), it has an immediate morbid appeal. It does take awhile to get going, but soon enough, we're in Hannibal Lector territory with the chorus's extremely graphic description of Atreus's murder of his nephews. I'll put up a few choice quotations soon. The dialogue between the two brothers is gripping, even dramatic.  Now on to Hercules on Oeta, which may not be by Seneca but so far is very good. Who knew that Hercules was such a man for the ladies? This seems to have escaped the Saturday morning cartoon versions I grew up with.