Phaedra by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

128 pages first pub 54 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Ahl's translations of three Senecan tragedies will gratify and challenge readers and performers. With stage performance specifically in mind, Ah1 renders Seneca's dramatic force in a modern idiom and style that move easily between formality and co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
dark 62%
tense 62%
challenging 50%
mysterious 37%
sad 37%
reflective 25%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.6

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