Euripides' Bacchae, Focus Classical Library by Michael R. Halleran, James J. Clauss, Euripides, Steven Esposito

Euripides' Bacchae, Focus Classical Library

Michael R. Halleran, James J. Clauss, Euripides, Steven Esposito

126 pages • first pub -405 (editions)

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An English translation of Euripides' tragedy based on the mythological story of King Pentheus of Thebes and his fateful encounter with the god DIonysus. Includes an introductory essay, extensive notes, appendices on lacuna, a geneological chart of...

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Moods

dark 85%
tense 34%
reflective 32%
challenging 27%
mysterious 24%
adventurous 21%
funny 21%
sad 20%
emotional 18%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 21%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 29% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

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