Amphitryon by Molière, Richard Wilbur

Amphitryon

Molière, Richard Wilbur

96 pages first pub 1668 (editions)

fiction classics play adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Wilbur is at the peak of his form in this stellar translation of an unusual Molière play-populated with Greeks and Greco-Roman gods and flavored with the essences of vaudeville, fan-tasy, high comedy, farce, and even opera. Afterword by Richard Wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
emotional 33%
lighthearted 33%
tense 33%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.69

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