The Birds and Other Plays by Alan H. Sommerstein, Aristophanes, David B. Barrett

The Birds and Other Plays

Alan H. Sommerstein, Aristophanes, David B. Barrett

336 pages first pub -414 (editions)

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Offering a window into the world of ordinary Athenians, Aristophanes' The Birds and Other Plays is a timeless set of comedies, combining witty satire and raucous slapstick to wonderful effect. This Penguin Classics edition is translated from the G...

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Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%

Pace

fast 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.7

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