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120 pages • first pub 1667 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156075107
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 15 March 1984
Description
A skillful translation of the classical French tragedy about the captivity of Hector's wife after her abduction by the son of Achilles. The rhymed couplets retain the simplicity of form and powerful language of the original. This translation] is a...
Community Reviews Summary of 634 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
sad 47%
tense 41%
reflective 32%
adventurous 13%
informative 10%
mysterious 10%
challenging 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 4%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Moderate
Death, Grief, Infidelity
120 pages • first pub 1667 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156075107
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 15 March 1984
Description
A skillful translation of the classical French tragedy about the captivity of Hector's wife after her abduction by the son of Achilles. The rhymed couplets retain the simplicity of form and powerful language of the original. This translation] is a...
Community Reviews Summary of 634 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
sad 47%
tense 41%
reflective 32%
adventurous 13%
informative 10%
mysterious 10%
challenging 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 4%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Grief, Infidelity