Iphigenia in Tauris by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Iphigenia in Tauris

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe with Anna Swanwick (Translator)

74 pages first pub 1787 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Iphigenia in Tauris, by German writer and statesman Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, was originally performed in 1776 in prose form, and is a reworking of the ancient Greek tragedy by Euripides of the same name. The work presented here is Anna Swanwick...

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Community Reviews Summary of 656 reviews

Moods

reflective 44%
challenging 31%
dark 26%
adventurous 22%
emotional 22%
mysterious 20%
inspiring 13%
tense 13%
hopeful 11%
sad 8%
funny 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 38%
slow 32%
fast 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.0

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