Transformations: Poems by Anne Sexton, Barbara Swan, Kurt Vonnegut

Transformations: Poems

Anne Sexton, Barbara Swan, Kurt Vonnegut

111 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction classics poetry dark fast-paced
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Pulitzer Prize–winning poet Anne Sexton morphs classic fairy tales into dark critiques of the cultural myths underpinning modern society Anne Sexton breathes new life into sixteen age-old Brothers Grimm fairy tales, reimagining them as poems infus...

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Moods

dark 84%
emotional 41%
reflective 41%
funny 32%
mysterious 28%
adventurous 23%
challenging 19%
sad 17%
tense 10%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 36%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 47% | Plot: 21% | Character: 17% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

N/A: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 45% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 57% | No: 19% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 56% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 13%

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