142 pages • first pub 438 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780195061666
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 November 1989
Description
A translation and interpretation of one of Euripides' plays, this version reveals the formal beauty and thematic concentration of the Alcestis. The late William Arrowsmith presents the play as a drama of human existence with recognizably human cha...
Community Reviews Summary of 323 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
mysterious 28%
challenging 23%
funny 14%
informative 14%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 37% | Character: 37% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%Average rating
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142 pages • first pub 438 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780195061666
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 November 1989
Description
A translation and interpretation of one of Euripides' plays, this version reveals the formal beauty and thematic concentration of the Alcestis. The late William Arrowsmith presents the play as a drama of human existence with recognizably human cha...
Community Reviews Summary of 323 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
mysterious 28%
challenging 23%
funny 14%
informative 14%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 37% | Character: 37% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.