The Cid by Pierre Corneille, Joseph Rutter, John R. Pierce

102 pages first pub 1636 (editions)

fiction classics play reflective sad fast-paced

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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 84%
sad 46%
tense 38%
hopeful 30%
challenging 23%
reflective 23%
adventurous 15%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 15%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Character: 36% | Plot: 27%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.32

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