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William Shakespeare
50 pages • first pub 1594 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Rape of Lucrece is a 1594 narrative poem. In 509 BC Lucretia was raped by the son of Tarquin the King of Rome. Lucretia was the wife of a Roman aristocrat. She committed suicide and her body was paraded around the Roman Forum. A revolt followe...
Community Reviews Summary of 219 reviews
Moods
sad 80%
challenging 73%
emotional 40%
tense 40%
reflective 20%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
Pace
fast 26%
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | Plot: 27% | A mix: 9%Strong character development?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Suicide, DeathModerate
GaslightingMinor
Misogyny, War—
William Shakespeare
50 pages • first pub 1594 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Rape of Lucrece is a 1594 narrative poem. In 509 BC Lucretia was raped by the son of Tarquin the King of Rome. Lucretia was the wife of a Roman aristocrat. She committed suicide and her body was paraded around the Roman Forum. A revolt followe...
Community Reviews Summary of 219 reviews
Moods
sad 80%
challenging 73%
emotional 40%
tense 40%
reflective 20%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
Pace
fast 26%
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | Plot: 27% | A mix: 9%Strong character development?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Suicide, DeathModerate
GaslightingMinor
Misogyny, War