Hero and Leander by Christopher Marlowe

Hero and Leander

Christopher Marlowe

48 pages first pub 1598 (editions)

fiction classics play poetry challenging reflective slow-paced
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Christopher Marlowe was a 16th century English playwright. He was the leading Elizabethan tragedian before Shakespeare. His works are known for their overreaching protagonists and his use of blank verse. Little is known about Marlowe's life, but t...

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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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