Hekabe: Freely Translated from the Greek by Euripides

Hekabe: Freely Translated from the Greek

Euripides

62 pages first pub -424 (editions)

fiction classics play dark emotional reflective slow-paced
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Euripides' Hekabe presents a spectacle of suffering, rage, and revenge that offers compelling witness to the courage and solidarity of those who suffer the most from violence. Meagher's brilliant translation is accessible yet does not diminish the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
sad 73%
emotional 66%
tense 66%
challenging 26%
reflective 20%
adventurous 13%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 31%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 30% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 8% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | N/A: 36% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.89

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