The Alchemist by Ben Jonson

The Alchemist

Ben Jonson

228 pages first pub 1612 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging funny reflective fast-paced

Description

The greatest of English dramatists except Shakespeare, the first literary dictator and poet-laureate, a writer of verse, prose, satire, and criticism who most potently of all the men of his time affected the subsequent course of English letters: s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 40%
dark 20%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
informative 10%
mysterious 10%
sad 10%
tense 10%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.25

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