Orestes by John Peck, Euripides, Frank Nisetich

128 pages first pub -408 (editions)

fiction classics play dark reflective fast-paced

Description

Based on the conviction that only translators who write poetry themselves can properly recreate the celebrated and timeless tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, The Greek Tragedy in New Translations series offers new translations that...

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Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
reflective 57%
tense 57%
challenging 42%
mysterious 28%
adventurous 14%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.82

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