Mary Stuart by Friedrich Schiller

Mary Stuart

Friedrich Schiller

116 pages • first pub 1800 (editions)

fiction classics play dark medium-paced

Description

Powerful psychological drama deals with political and spiritual conflict between Elizabeth I of England and Mary, Queen of Scots. The 5-act play in blank verse takes place in the days before Mary's execution for treason, and focuses on the two roy...

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Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews

Moods

tense 57%
emotional 44%
dark 38%
challenging 34%
reflective 24%
sad 22%
informative 14%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 30%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Character: 39% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 36% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 38% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | No: 7% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.28

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