The Bacchae of Euripides: A Communion Rite by Wole Soyinka

The Bacchae of Euripides: A Communion Rite

Wole Soyinka

128 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

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Wole Soyinka has translated—in both language and spirit—a great classic of ancient Greek theater. He does so with a poet's ear for the cadences and rhythms of chorus and solo verse as well as a commanding dramatic use of the central social and rel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
mysterious 75%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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3.81

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