Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

Twelfth Night

William Shakespeare

222 pages first pub 1601 (editions)

fiction classics play funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Named for the twelfth night after Christmas, the end of the Christmas season, Twelfth Night plays with love and power. The Countess Olivia, a woman with her own household, attracts Duke (or Count) Orsino. Two other would-be suitors are her pretent...

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Moods

funny 89%
lighthearted 72%
adventurous 23%
challenging 14%
emotional 11%
reflective 8%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 4%
dark 3%
tense 3%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 41%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 29% | Plot: 29%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.91

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