Lisístrata by Aristophanes

Lisístrata

Aristophanes with Cristián Carandell (Translator)

176 pages • first pub -411 (editions)

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This rollicking new translation of Aristophanes' comic masterpiece is rendered in blank verse for dialogue and in lyric meters and free verse for the songs. Appended commentary essays--on Athenian democracy, ancient Greek warfare, Athenian women, ...

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Moods

funny 93%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 22%
inspiring 16%
challenging 12%
informative 8%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 3%
dark 2%
tense 2%
emotional 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 67%
medium 25%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 30% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.7

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