The Lady of Shalott by Alfred Tennyson

The Lady of Shalott

Alfred Tennyson with Charles Keeping (Illustrator)

32 pages first pub 1833 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy poetry reflective sad fast-paced

Description

Four gray walls, and four gray towers, Overlook a space of flowers, And the silent isle imbowersThe Lady of Shalott. Tennyson's romantic poem, full of atmosphere and emotion, tells the story of the mysterious Lady of Shalott. In this exquisite ill...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,216 reviews

Moods

sad 57%
emotional 47%
mysterious 47%
reflective 42%
adventurous 31%
challenging 21%
dark 21%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 26%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 22% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 30% | Yes: 30% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

4.19

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