The Birds and Other Plays by Alan H. Sommerstein, Aristophanes, David B. Barrett

The Birds and Other Plays

Alan H. Sommerstein, Aristophanes, David B. Barrett

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336 pages | first published -414

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Offering a window into the world of ordinary Athenians, Aristophanes' The Birds and Other Plays is a timeless set of comedies, combining witty satire and raucous slapstick to wonderful effect. This Penguin Classics edition is translated from the G...
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Summary of 70 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
challenging 66%
funny 66%

Pace

fast 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.8

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