Lysistrata and Other Plays by Aristophanes

Lysistrata and Other Plays

Aristophanes with Alan H. Sommerstein

241 pages missing pub info (editions)

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Greek playwright, Aristophanes, lived during the 5th and 4th century BC and is considered one of the principal authors of the Greek classical period. Of the nearly thirty plays he wrote during his career, eleven are extant. Amongst the most famous...

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Community Reviews Summary of 312 reviews

Moods

funny 78%
challenging 50%
lighthearted 42%
adventurous 21%
informative 21%
reflective 21%
dark 14%
tense 14%
emotional 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 26%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 22% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

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3.7

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