Amphitryon by Molière

Amphitryon

Molière with Richard Wilbur (Translator)

96 pages first pub 1668 (editions)

fiction classics play funny medium-paced

Description

Wilbur is at the peak of his form in this stellar translation of an unusual Molière play-populated with Greeks and Greco-Roman gods and flavored with the essences of vaudeville, fan-tasy, high comedy, farce, and even opera. Afterword by Richard Wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 23 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 50%
emotional 25%
tense 25%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.29

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