Book review: The Bakkhai
| Title: | The Bakkhai |
|---|---|
| Author: | Euripides |
| Translator: | Anne Carson |
| ISBN: | 9780811227100 |
| Year published: | 2015 |
| Year I read: | 2025 |
| Rating: | ♥︎ Love it |
| Recommended for: | Anybody who needs a good laugh and some catharsis |
Here he is, women!
Fucking amazing. I know this is supposed to be a tragedy and everything, but so much of this play is straight up comedy gold. That stuff with the pine tree might be the funniest thing I ever read. Bonus points for that part being narrated by a random servant.
Absurd and delicious. Sad ending though. I would love to see this live.
Euoi!