Yerma by Federico García Lorca

166 pages first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction classics play emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Lorca is one of the twentieth century's most powerful playwrights and Yerma is one of his greatest plays alongside Blood Wedding and The House Of Bernada Alba. Set in a remote Spanish village it follows the story of Yerma, a woman full of life and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 504 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
sad 65%
dark 53%
reflective 51%
tense 29%
challenging 19%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 39%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 27% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.84

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