The Tempest by William Shakespeare

The Tempest

William Shakespeare

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218 pages | first published 1611

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The authoritative edition of The Tempest from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for both students and general readers. Putting romance onstage, The Tempest gives us a magician, Prospero, a former duke o...
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Summary of 10849 reviews

Moods

adventurous 69%
funny 46%
mysterious 37%
reflective 28%
lighthearted 24%
challenging 22%
dark 14%
emotional 13%
tense 10%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 39%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 30% | Character: 27% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.61

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