The Cid by

The Cid

with Joseph Rutter (Translator), John R. Pierce (Translator)

112 pages first pub 1636 (editions)

fiction classics play reflective sad fast-paced

Description

Soon after the first performances of Corneille's Le Cid in France, English poet and playwright Joseph Rutter translated the play into iambic pentameter verse in English. Rutter's translation was performed at the royal court before King Charles I a...

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Moods

emotional 75%
tense 43%
sad 37%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
adventurous 12%
dark 12%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.32

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