The Bacchae by Euripides

The Bacchae

Euripides with Gilbert Murray (Translator)

96 pages first pub -405 (editions)

fiction classics play dark reflective fast-paced

Description

Euripides, the youngest of the trio of great Greek tragedians was born at Salamis in 480 B.C., on the day when the Greeks won their momentous naval victory there over the fleet of the Persians. The precise social status of his parents is not clear...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,586 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
tense 34%
reflective 32%
challenging 27%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 21%
funny 20%
sad 20%
emotional 18%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 21%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 29% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.82

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