The Dybbuk: A Play in Four Acts by S. Ansky

The Dybbuk: A Play in Four Acts

S. Ansky with Henry G. Alsberg (Translator), Winifred Katzin (Translator), Henry Alsberg (Translator), Winifred Katzin (Translator)

148 pages first pub 1914 (editions)

fiction play challenging dark mysterious slow-paced
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The Dybbuk, regarded as the classic drama of the Yiddish stage, has long frightened yet fascinated audiences throughout the world. Based on Jewish folklore, its dark implications of mysterious, other-worldly forces at work in a quaint and simple v...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

mysterious 60%
reflective 60%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.91

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