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Eurydice

Sarah Ruhl
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Eurydice

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2008

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Sarah Ruhl

Eurydice

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

71

Format

Play • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Dramatic Literature

Fantasy
Setting

Underworld, undefined location • Timeless

Topic
Education
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl is a contemporary play that reimagines the classic Orpheus myth from the perspective of Eurydice, a young woman who navigates the afterlife after an unexpected death. The story explores themes of love, memory, and loss as Eurydice reconnects with her deceased father while grappling with the challenges of forgetting and remembering.

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Melancholic

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.2

4,655 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice is celebrated for its poetic language and inventive take on the classic myth. The play's surreal setting and emotional depth are praised, though some critics find its abstract nature challenging. Overall, it is lauded for its poignant exploration of love and loss, with innovative staging that captivates audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Eurydice?

Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl captivates readers who appreciate lyrical, imaginative retellings of classic myths. Fans of Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides and The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood will enjoy its blend of poetic language, emotional depth, and innovative narrative exploring love, loss, and memory.

4.2

4,655 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

71

Format

Play • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Dramatic Literature

Fantasy
Setting

Underworld, undefined location • Timeless

Topic
Education
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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