Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare

Henry IV, Part 1

William Shakespeare with Claire McEachern (Contributor)

160 pages • first pub 1597 (editions)

fiction classics historical play adventurous fast-paced

Description

The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series edited by A. R. Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book ...

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Moods

adventurous 60%
challenging 50%
funny 46%
tense 30%
reflective 17%
dark 13%
emotional 13%
informative 13%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 27%
fast 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 31% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 33% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.62

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