Medea by Euripides

Medea

Euripides with Rex Warner (Translator)

64 pages first pub -431 (editions)

fiction classics play dark emotional tense fast-paced
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One of the most powerful and enduring of Greek tragedies, Medea centers on the myth of Jason, leader of the Argonauts, who has won the dragon-guarded treasure of the Golden Fleece with the help of the sorceress Medea. Having married Medea and fath...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,240 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
tense 55%
emotional 50%
sad 41%
challenging 24%
reflective 24%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 8%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 23%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 42% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.86

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