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83 pages • first pub 438 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0571202667
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Language: English
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Alcestis is the tale of a queen sacrificing herself so her husband may live. Ted Hughes' classical translation was his final work, completed just before he died. As with his other works, it goes beyond its remit and is an inspired retelling of the...
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emotional: 43%
sad: 43%
dark: 34%
reflective: 31%
challenging: 24%
mysterious: 14%
funny: 12%
hopeful: 12%
adventurous: 7%
tense: 7%
informative: 4%
inspiring: 2%
lighthearted: 2%
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Misogyny, Slavery83 pages • first pub 438 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0571202667
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Alcestis is the tale of a queen sacrificing herself so her husband may live. Ted Hughes' classical translation was his final work, completed just before he died. As with his other works, it goes beyond its remit and is an inspired retelling of the...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 43%
sad: 43%
dark: 34%
reflective: 31%
challenging: 24%
mysterious: 14%
funny: 12%
hopeful: 12%
adventurous: 7%
tense: 7%
informative: 4%
inspiring: 2%
lighthearted: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings