The Rape of Lucrece by William Shakespeare
The Rape of Lucrece

William Shakespeare

The Rape of Lucrece

William Shakespeare

50 pages first pub 1594 (editions)

fiction classics play poetry challenging dark reflective slow-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 219 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
sad 80%
challenging 73%
emotional 40%
tense 40%
reflective 20%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

slow 53%
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

3.33

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