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cameroncarriglio's review against another edition
challenging
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
jennyfern's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.0
elifreads's review against another edition
4.0
Brilliant play with a cleverly executed political message. Very smart of Aristophanes to imagine the characters as birds. I enjoyed reading it a lot.
I've read two different translations for this one. The first one was a more modern translation, arranged for the stage by Robert Kerr; and the other one was by David Barrett (inside The Birds and Other Plays, pub. Penguin Classics).
I must say that I liked Kerr's version better since it was very detailed in terms of props and costumes, thus making it easier for me to imagine the scenes visually. The Penguin translation felt a little bit out-of-date but was enjoyable nonetheless. It was definitely much longer, with a lot of choral songs added. Overall quite an entertaining play and a must-read for everyone interested in Ancient Greek drama.
I've read two different translations for this one. The first one was a more modern translation, arranged for the stage by Robert Kerr; and the other one was by David Barrett (inside The Birds and Other Plays, pub. Penguin Classics).
I must say that I liked Kerr's version better since it was very detailed in terms of props and costumes, thus making it easier for me to imagine the scenes visually. The Penguin translation felt a little bit out-of-date but was enjoyable nonetheless. It was definitely much longer, with a lot of choral songs added. Overall quite an entertaining play and a must-read for everyone interested in Ancient Greek drama.
afardo's review against another edition
3.0
Doesn't hold up nearly as well as Lysistrata but the central themes still hold true and my bet is with the right production could be quite the spectacle. More to be watched than read.
cam_flower's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
ollie_gore's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
henrylphillips's review against another edition
4.0
Funny, enjoyable, well translated. The translation, somehow, felt very American. And the ending left something to be desired.
bookwormbillie's review against another edition
3.0
Oh… to be a bird.
Entertaining but scattered and whittles out in the end.
Entertaining but scattered and whittles out in the end.