Iphigenia among the Taurians, Bacchae, Iphigenia at Aulis, Rhesus by Euripides
Iphigenia among the Taurians, Bacchae, Iphigenia at Aulis, Rhesus

Euripides

Iphigenia among the Taurians, Bacchae, Iphigenia at Aulis, Rhesus

Euripides with Edith Hall, James Morwood

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Description

The plays of Euripides have stimulated audiences since the fifth century BC. This volume, containing Phoenician Women, Bacchae, Iphigenia at Aulis, Orestes, and Rhesuscompletes the new editions of Euripides in Penguin Classics.

Community Reviews Summary of 385 reviews

Moods

dark 73%
emotional 39%
reflective 39%
adventurous 30%
sad 30%
tense 30%
challenging 26%
informative 21%
mysterious 21%
funny 17%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 42%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 44% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 37%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.91

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