Alcestis by Euripides

Alcestis

Euripides with William Arrowsmith (Translator)

142 pages first pub 438 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging reflective slow-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 323 reviews

Moods

dark 47%
emotional 47%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
mysterious 28%
challenging 23%
funny 14%
informative 14%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%

Pace

fast 51%
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

3.64

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