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248 pages • first pub 1611 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199535903
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 June 2008
Description
Performed variously as escapist fantasy, celebratory fiction, and political allegory, The Tempest is one of the plays in which Shakespeare's genius as a poetic dramatist found its fullest expression. Significantly, it was placed first when publish...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,028 reviews
Moods
funny 47%
mysterious 37%
reflective 27%
challenging 25%
lighthearted 25%
dark 15%
emotional 15%
tense 11%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 39% | Character: 30% | Plot: 28% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
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Graphic
Racism, Slavery, AlcoholModerate
Colonisation, Ableism, BullyingMinor
Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual harassment248 pages • first pub 1611 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199535903
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 June 2008
Description
Performed variously as escapist fantasy, celebratory fiction, and political allegory, The Tempest is one of the plays in which Shakespeare's genius as a poetic dramatist found its fullest expression. Significantly, it was placed first when publish...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,028 reviews
Moods
funny 47%
mysterious 37%
reflective 27%
challenging 25%
lighthearted 25%
dark 15%
emotional 15%
tense 11%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 39% | Character: 30% | Plot: 28% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Slavery, AlcoholModerate
Colonisation, Ableism, BullyingMinor
Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual harassment