The Tragedy of Mariam by Elizabeth Cary

The Tragedy of Mariam

Elizabeth Cary

200 pages first pub 1613 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging dark medium-paced

Description

The Tragedy of Mariam, the Fair Queen of Jewry is a Jacobean closet drama by Elizabeth Tanfield Cary. First published in 1613, it was the first work by a woman to be published under her real name. Never performed during Cary's lifetime, and appare...

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Community Reviews Summary of 164 reviews

Moods

dark 68%
challenging 52%
sad 52%
emotional 42%
reflective 31%
tense 15%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 31%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | Plot: 33% | A mix: 26%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.1

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