The Last Letters of Jacopo Ortis by Ugo Foscolo

The Last Letters of Jacopo Ortis

Ugo Foscolo with J.G. Nichols

160 pages first pub 1802 (editions)

fiction classics literary reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Written as an epistolary monologue, Last Letters of Jacopo Ortis is a compelling portrayal of a troubled mind. Published here for the first time in the English language, it is presented with Foscolo's highly acclaimed poem, Of Tombs. Banished from...

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Community Reviews Summary of 174 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
sad 86%
dark 53%
reflective 53%
tense 26%
adventurous 13%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.33

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