The Persian Expedition by Xenophon

The Persian Expedition

Xenophon with Rex Warner (Translator)

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Xenophon, after being exiled from Athens, spent the last years of his life hunting, writing, and recalling in his books the great days of the Persian expedition. This record of one of the most famous marches in history contains an account of the d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 188 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 71%
tense 57%
reflective 42%
inspiring 14%

Pace

slow 42%
fast 28%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

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