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Gilbert Murray
Birth date: January 02, 1866
Died: May 20, 1957
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The Blogging of a Book Addict
The Blogging of a Book Addict rated it 9 years ago
"More like Meh-dea, amiright?"I am not typically a fan of ancient writings, and Medea was no exception. That said, I didn't dislike the play so much as I was rather bored by it. I was also rather annoyed at the depiction of Medea as an insane monster (even though I knew it was coming): but hell hath...
UNICORN PORN FOR ALL
UNICORN PORN FOR ALL rated it 11 years ago
This is a review of the play itself, not this particular translation. I read Roche's translation, which is good but (as has been pointed out by absolutely everyone already) includes made-up stage directions that are somewhat distracting.Trojan Women is an anti-war play, performed in 415 as Athens pr...
Philosophical Musings of a Book Nerd
Philosophical Musings of a Book Nerd rated it 12 years ago
I liked one of the short descriptions of this play: a bunch of women wailing and moaning about the significant turn in their life. While that statement may sum this play up, I do not actually think at it gets to the core of what Euripides is exploring, particularly since these women have found thems...
janeg
janeg rated it 13 years ago
I would not dare to watch this performed. I bet I'd wail.
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