Mary Stuart by Friedrich Schiller

Mary Stuart

Friedrich Schiller

176 pages first pub 1800 (editions)

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Schiller was profoundly shaken by the failure of the French Revolution and devoted many of his greatest works to debating the true nature of freedom. Here, in scenes alternating between the palace of Westminster and the prison at Fotheringhay, he ...

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Moods

tense 62%
dark 57%
challenging 42%
emotional 37%
reflective 35%
informative 25%
sad 20%
adventurous 17%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 7%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 22%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 38% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 10% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.39

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