The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare

The Winter's Tale

William Shakespeare

279 pages first pub 1623 (editions)

fiction classics play emotional medium-paced

Description

The New Cambridge Shakespeare appeals to students worldwide for its up-to-date scholarship and emphasis on performance. The series features line-by-line commentaries and textual notes on the plays and poems and an extensive introduction. The Winte...

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Moods

emotional 50%
funny 32%
adventurous 31%
dark 31%
sad 26%
lighthearted 25%
tense 22%
challenging 21%
hopeful 21%
reflective 19%
mysterious 15%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 32%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 26% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 34% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.61

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