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Euripides
218 pages • first pub -431 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0198149662
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This new translation brings to life the most profound tragedies of Euripides, described by Aristotle as "the most tragic of the poets." In these plays, Euripides places his characters under the pressure of intolerable circumstances, revealing them...
Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
reflective 35%
sad 35%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 36%
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 29% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 47%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 70% | No: 29%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Xenophobia, MurderModerate
Suicidal thoughts, SuicideMinor
Child death, Sexual assault—
Euripides
218 pages • first pub -431 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0198149662
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This new translation brings to life the most profound tragedies of Euripides, described by Aristotle as "the most tragic of the poets." In these plays, Euripides places his characters under the pressure of intolerable circumstances, revealing them...
Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
reflective 35%
sad 35%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 36%
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 29% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 47%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 70% | No: 29%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Xenophobia, MurderModerate
Suicidal thoughts, SuicideMinor
Child death, Sexual assault