The Sonnets by Stephen Orgel, William Shakespeare

164 pages first pub 1609 (editions)

fiction classics poetry challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to th...

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Moods

reflective 63%
emotional 52%
challenging 43%
inspiring 27%
sad 22%
relaxing 20%
dark 11%
funny 11%
lighthearted 11%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 33%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 86% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

N/A: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 86% | No: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 72% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9% | Yes: 9%

Average rating

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