Amphitryon by Molière

Amphitryon

Molière with Richard Wilbur (Translator)

96 pages first pub 1668 (editions)

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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 37 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 40%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.39

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