The Princesse de Cleves by Madame de Lafayette

The Princesse de Cleves

Madame de Lafayette

114 pages • first pub 1678 (editions)

fiction classics challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

First published anonymously in 1678, Madame de Lafayette is generally believed to be the author behind "The Princess of Cleves". Set between October 1558 and November 1559 at the royal court of Henry II of France, the novel is concerned with Madem...

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Moods

reflective 63%
emotional 55%
sad 28%
challenging 25%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 12%
informative 11%
relaxing 11%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
adventurous 3%
dark 1%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 25%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | Plot: 11% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 32% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 27% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.17

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