King John: The Oxford Shakespeare by William Shakespeare

King John: The Oxford Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

303 pages first pub 1595 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging dark fast-paced

Description

Edited by the eminent A.R. Braunmuller, this thorough edition of King John--the first scholarly edition in almost fifteen years--makes a significant contribution to the study of Shakespeare's works. Braunmuller offers a wide-ranging critical intro...

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Moods

challenging 73%
tense 61%
dark 57%
adventurous 26%
emotional 23%
informative 23%
sad 15%
reflective 11%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 30%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 35% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.13

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