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430 pages • first pub 1614 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781904271512
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arden Shakespeare
Publication date: 09 September 2009
Description
The Duchess of Malfi is one of the major tragedies of theearly modern period and remains popular in the theatre as well as inthe classroom. The story of the Duchess's secret marriage and the cruelrevenge of her brothers has fascinated and appalled...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,883 reviews
Moods
tense 55%
emotional 45%
challenging 38%
sad 37%
funny 22%
reflective 18%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 14%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 27% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 39% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Child death, DeathModerate
Mental illness, Pregnancy, SexismMinor
Antisemitism, Transphobia, Confinement
430 pages • first pub 1614 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781904271512
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arden Shakespeare
Publication date: 09 September 2009
Description
The Duchess of Malfi is one of the major tragedies of theearly modern period and remains popular in the theatre as well as inthe classroom. The story of the Duchess's secret marriage and the cruelrevenge of her brothers has fascinated and appalled...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,883 reviews
Moods
tense 55%
emotional 45%
challenging 38%
sad 37%
funny 22%
reflective 18%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 14%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 27% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 39% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Child death, DeathModerate
Mental illness, Pregnancy, SexismMinor
Antisemitism, Transphobia, Confinement