128 pages • first pub -405 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062319678
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: 18 August 2015
Description
A bold new translation of Euripides' shockingly modern classic work, from Forward Prize-winning poet, Robin Robertson, with a new introduction by bestselling and award-winning writer, critic and translator Daniel Mendelsohn.Thebes has been rocked ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,573 reviews
Moods
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
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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, GoreModerate
Alcoholism, Body horror, Child deathMinor
Blood128 pages • first pub -405 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062319678
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: 18 August 2015
Description
A bold new translation of Euripides' shockingly modern classic work, from Forward Prize-winning poet, Robin Robertson, with a new introduction by bestselling and award-winning writer, critic and translator Daniel Mendelsohn.Thebes has been rocked ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,573 reviews
Moods
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
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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, GoreModerate
Alcoholism, Body horror, Child deathMinor
Blood