The Bacchae and Other Plays by Euripides

The Bacchae and Other Plays

Euripides with Philip Vellacott (Translator)

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The plays of Euripides have stimulated audiences since the fifth century BC. This volume, containing Phoenician Women, Bacchae, Iphigenia at Aulis, Orestes, and Rhesuscompletes the new editions of Euripides in Penguin Classics.Features a general i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 458 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
reflective 41%
emotional 37%
adventurous 29%
sad 29%
tense 29%
challenging 25%
informative 25%
mysterious 20%
funny 16%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 43%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 40% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.93

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