Bacchae by Euripides

Bacchae

Euripides with Robin Robertson (Translator)

128 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics play dark reflective fast-paced

Description

 This stunning translation, by the acclaimed poet Robin Robertson (Forward Prize, Man Booker shortlist 2018), has reinvigorated Euripides' devastating take of a god's revenge for contemporary readers, bringing the ancient verse to fervid, brutal l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
funny 37%
mysterious 37%
reflective 25%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
informative 12%
sad 12%
tense 12%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.87

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