The History of King Lear (Dodo Press) by Nahum Tate

The History of King Lear (Dodo Press)

Nahum Tate

128 pages • first pub 1681 (editions)

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Description

Nahum Tate (1652-1715) was an Irish poet, hymnist, and lyricist, who became England's poet laureate in 1692. He published a volume of poems in London in 1677, and became a regular writer for the stage. Brutus of Alba; or, The Enchanted Lovers (167...

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Community Reviews Summary of 138 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
challenging 43%
emotional 37%
reflective 37%
sad 37%
tense 37%
funny 18%
adventurous 12%
mysterious 12%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.62

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