The Phoenician Women by Brian Swann, Euripides

The Phoenician Women

Brian Swann, Euripides

112 pages first pub -410 (editions)

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Peter Burian and Brian Swann recreate Euripides' The Phoenician Women which explores, with all its deeply disturbing ironies, the fateful history of the House of Laios following the tragic fall of Oedipus, King of Thebes. Their lively translation ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

informative 66%
tense 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
inspiring 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.57

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