Hero and Leander by Christopher Marlowe

Hero and Leander

Christopher Marlowe

26 pages first pub 1598 (editions)

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On Hellespont, guilty of true-love's blood, In view and opposite two cities stood, Sea-borderers, disjoined by Neptune's might; The one Abydos, the other Sestos hight. At Sestos Hero dwelt; Hero the fair, Whom young Apollo courted for her hair, An...

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Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews

Moods

emotional 46%
adventurous 30%
challenging 30%
dark 23%
funny 15%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 15%
reflective 15%
sad 15%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 38%
fast 30%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 27% | Character: 27%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 18% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.42

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