Manfred by Lord Byron

Manfred

Lord Byron

84 pages first pub 1817 (editions)

fiction classics play poetry dark reflective slow-paced

Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
reflective 63%
emotional 36%
sad 36%
challenging 27%
funny 18%
mysterious 18%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
tense 9%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.57

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