Manfred by Lord Byron

Manfred

Lord Byron

fiction classics play poetry dark reflective slow-paced

84 pages | first published 1817

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Manfred contains supernatural elements, in keeping with the popularity of the ghost story in England at the time. It is a typical example of a Romantic closet drama. Manfred was adapted musically by Robert Schumann in 1852, in a composition entitl...
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Summary of 192 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
reflective 70%
sad 40%
challenging 30%
emotional 30%
funny 20%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 12%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.55

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