The Plays and Fragments by Maurice Balme, Menander

The Plays and Fragments

Maurice Balme, Menander

352 pages first pub -316 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging reflective slow-paced

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The greatest writer of Greek New Comedy and the founding father of European comedy, Menander (c.341-290 BC) wrote over one hundred plays, of which only one complete play and substantial fragments of others survive. Until the twentieth century he w...

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Moods

relaxing 100%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
informative 50%
lighthearted 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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